A new catheter for use in severe shunt infections and pyocephalus. A technical note.
A catheter is described for use in severe shunt infection where the white blood cell count in the CSF exceeds 1,000 cells/mm3. The catheter allows for simultaneous irrigation and drainage of the ventricular system.
Grant
J A
JA
Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill 60614, USA.
McLone
D G
DG
D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000382:microbiology*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000379:methods*