A new catheter for use in severe shunt infections and pyocephalus. A technical note

John A. Grant; David G. McLone

A new catheter for use in severe shunt infections and pyocephalus. A technical note

John A. Grant^*, David G. McLone

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Neurological Surgery

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275-276
Number of pages	2
Journal	Pediatric Neurosurgery
Volume	24
Issue number	5
State	Published - May 1996

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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A new catheter for use in severe shunt infections and pyocephalus. A technical note

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