Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infections in a Pediatric Cohort: Clinical Predictors and Microbiological Insights from a Tertiary Center
Shunt infection rates and microbial patterns align with existing literature. Preterm birth emerged as a major risk factor for shunt infection, whereas subgaleal shunt placement appeared to be a potential risk factor that warrants cautious interpretation and further validation. The increased severity of gram-negative infections underscores the need for stringent monitoring and preventive strategies in high-risk populations.
Authors
- Nursel Atay Ünal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0118-1961)
- Erhan Şahin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3683-3840)
- Alp Özgün Börcek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6222-382X)
- Melis Deniz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9740-4196)
- A Aktaş Tapısız
- Tuğba Bedir Demirdağ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6341-1849)
- Murat Polat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9737-8162)
- Hasan Tezer
- Pelin Kuzucu
- Fatih Gök
Institutions
- Gazi University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Infections
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10962964261419419
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00