title: Outcomes of catheter-associated infections in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome.
abstract: Children with short bowel syndrome requiring long-term total parenteral nutrition are at high risk for catheter-associated infections. The optimal management of catheter infections in this patient population is unknown. We conducted a retrospective observational study in children with short bowel syndrome to compare outcomes of catheter-associated infections treated with catheter removal plus antibiotic therapy versus antibiotic therapy alone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Rachel G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Greenberg
authors.forename: Cassandra
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Moran
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ulshen
authors.forename: P Brian
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Daniel K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Benjamin
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cohen-Wolkowiez
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012778:Short Bowel Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents