Randomized trial of shunt infection rates comparing intraoperative Vancomycin versus Gentamicin in ventriculoperitoneal shunt system preparation

Abstract Background Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the mainstay of surgical management of patients with hydrocephalus. The insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be accompanied by many potentially life-threatening complications including shunt infection. Concerted efforts have been made to...

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Published in:	Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Main Authors:	Surajudeen A. Olomo, Joseph O. Obande, Gyang M. Bot, Peter O. Binitie
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2023-11-01
Subjects:	Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Shunt infection Vancomycin Gentamicin
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-023-00249-2