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Identifying risk factors for pediatric shunt infections is crucial. Factors like nutritional support and longer operating times increase infection risk, while older age and intraoperative antibiotics decrease it.

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  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Ventricular shunt infections pose significant risks in pediatric hydrocephalus patients.
  • Prompt identification of risk factors is essential for improving surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors associated with 30-day postoperative shunt infection in pediatric hydrocephalus patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study utilizing the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric database (2016-2021).
  • Included patients <18 years old undergoing ventricular shunt surgery.
  • Multivariable logistic regression analysis of 14 prognostic variables to assess infection risk.

Main Results:

  • Overall 30-day postoperative shunt infection rate was 3.7% in 10,878 patients.
  • Increased infection risk observed with nutritional support, longer operating room time, and congenital hydrocephalus.
  • Decreased infection risk noted with increasing patient age, intraoperative intraventricular antibiotics, and first-time shunt placement.

Conclusions:

  • Several modifiable and nonmodifiable factors influence pediatric shunt infection risk.
  • Targeting these factors can reduce infections, prevent revisions, and enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.