Objectives To determine current epidemiology and clinical characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt surgery, including revisions. Methods A retrospective, multicentre, registry-based study ...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt infections are a significant complication associated with the surgical placement of shunts, which are devices used to manage conditions like hydrocephalus.

When it comes to bacterial infections, bacterial meningitis may not be the most ... examination that includes an evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid obtained via spinal tap is required to know ...

These catheters are used in shunt systems to facilitate the drainage of excess CSF, thereby alleviating pressure on the brain. However, one of the significant challenges in the use of ventricular ...

Studies to evaluate potential causes of aseptic meningitis were performed in 10 infants. These included CSF viral cultures (8 infants), CSF HSV polymerase chain reaction tests (2 infants), rectal ...

BACKGROUND--Prosthetic infections are a major problem, requiring complex and lengthy management. The role of blood proteins in the pathogenesis of implant infection has been investigated, but research ...

We report a case of meningitis caused by VZV in an immunocompetent man in his 20s. Diagnosis was delayed due to the atypical presentation of painless occipital zoster mimicking atopic dermatitis, and ...

Meningitis can be contagious, and people with weak immune systems are especially vulnerable. Some types of meningitis are not contagious (spread from person to person). Meningitis is an inflammation ...

It includes an endovascularly implantable cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) shunt and delivery components, featuring a self-expanding nitinol anchor. The IDE study, evaluating eShunt’s safety and ...