Ventriculitis: Clinical Outcomes and Management in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Author(s)	Jaime Lois F. Opinion III, Wyben Ricardo Briones, Dexter A. Dimaano
Country	Philippines
Abstract	Ventriculitis is a serious complication in pediatric neurosurgery, often associated with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedures. This study explores ventriculitis's clinical, microbiological, and imaging characteristics and evaluates its prognosis and management strategies. Data were gathered from a cohort of pediatric patients with VP shunts who developed ventriculitis. Findings indicate that early diagnosis and targeted antimicrobial therapy are crucial for positive outcomes. However, a lack of standardized definitions and treatment protocols poses challenges to optimal care. The study recommends the adoption of unified criteria for ventriculitis diagnosis and further research to develop best-practice guidelines.
Keywords	Ventriculitis, Pediatric Neurosurgery, VP Shunts, Central Nervous System Infections, Shunt Complications
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-02-07
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36535
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g84fb7

About IJFMR Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us		+91-9687-828-838	editor@ijfmr.com

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research