Risk factors and epidemiology of pediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection.
Amir ErpsJonathan RothShlomi ConstantiniLiat Lerner-GevaGalia Grisaru-SoenPublished in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2018)
A history of shunt revision was the most significant risk factor in the development of subsequent shunt infection. Age >5 years was a protective factor. Future efforts should focus on modalities to optimize revision procedures and reduce the risk of subsequent infection.