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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection after bladder augmentation.

K Pinto1, G R Jerkins, H N Noe

  • 1Urology Associates of North Texas, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, USA.

Urology
|August 12, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Augmentation cystoplasty with ventriculoperitoneal shunts can be performed safely. Prophylactic antibiotics and short-term drains effectively prevent postoperative shunt infections in these patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Augmentation cystoplasty is a surgical procedure to enlarge the bladder.
  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are sometimes necessary in patients undergoing bladder augmentation.
  • Shunt infections pose a significant risk in patients with augmented bladders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections after augmentation cystoplasty.
  • To identify risk factors and preventive strategies for shunt infections in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 21 patients undergoing bladder augmentation with ventriculoperitoneal shunts.
  • Analysis of preoperative urine cultures, perioperative antibiotic use, and drain duration.

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  • Abdominal shunt ends were wrapped in antibiotic-soaked sponges.

    • Main Results:

    • 33% of patients had preoperative urinary tract infections.
    • All patients received adequate prophylactic antibiotics (≥24h pre-op, ≥48h post-op).
    • No postoperative ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections were observed during the study period.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of postoperative shunt infections can be minimized.
    • Prophylactic antibiotics and judicious use of drains are key preventive measures.
    • This approach ensures patient safety following augmentation cystoplasty and shunting.