PURPOSE: We characterized the occurrence of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections after augmentation cystoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the records of 20 myelodysplastic children with ventriculoperitoneal shunts followed for a minimum of 12 months after augmentation. RESULTS: In 4 children (20%) a ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection developed. The single gram-positive infection occurred early (less than 30 days). The 3 gram-negative infections were delayed presentations (greater than 30 days). Organisms in 2 of the 3 gram-negative infections had been noted in a preoperative urine culture. CONCLUSIONS: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection after bladder augmentation is common. Delayed presentation of shunt infections may indicate gram-negative infection. Sterilization of the urinary tract is indicated before augmentation.
PURPOSE: We characterized the occurrence of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections after augmentation cystoplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the records of 20 myelodysplasticchildren with ventriculoperitoneal shunts followed for a minimum of 12 months after augmentation. RESULTS: In 4 children (20%) a ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection developed. The single gram-positive infection occurred early (less than 30 days). The 3 gram-negative infections were delayed presentations (greater than 30 days). Organisms in 2 of the 3 gram-negative infections had been noted in a preoperative urine culture. CONCLUSIONS:Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection after bladder augmentation is common. Delayed presentation of shunt infections may indicate gram-negative infection. Sterilization of the urinary tract is indicated before augmentation.
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