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2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting
715. Shunt Infection Rate in Sub-Saharan Africa in ...
715. Shunt Infection Rate in Sub-Saharan Africa in a Randomized Controlled Trial of the Bactiseal Universal Shunt
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In this video, Dr. Vaughn presents research on shunt infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study compared the use of standard shunts to antibiotic-impregnated shunts in treating hydrocephalus in a population in Uganda. The goal was to determine if the more expensive antibiotic-impregnated shunts were more effective in reducing infections. The study found no significant difference in infection rates, malfunction, mortality, or re-operation between the two groups. The results suggest that the additional cost of antibiotic-impregnated shunts may not be justified, especially considering the financial burden on families who often have to pay for the shunts themselves. The study highlights the need for more research and context-specific approaches to treating hydrocephalus.
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Kerry Vaughan, MD
Keywords
shunt infections
Sub-Saharan Africa
standard shunts
antibiotic-impregnated shunts
hydrocephalus
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