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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Post-craniotomy neurosurgical infections (PCNIs) present a significant challenge in neurosurgical practice, impacting patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
  • Despite advancements, PCNIs contribute to surgical morbidity and mortality, necessitating further investigation into their management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive literature review addressing key questions in the management of PCNIs.
  • To synthesize current knowledge on PCNI incidence, risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A detailed literature review was performed using PubMed with keywords 'Infection, Craniotomy, Neurosurgery'.
  • 2330 articles were identified, and 171 relevant articles were selected and rigorously reviewed to answer thirteen major questions regarding PCNI management.

Main Results:

  • PCNI incidence ranges from 0.7% to 8%, with Gram-positive bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus species, being the predominant causative agents.
  • Key risk factors include CSF leakage, emergency surgery, and specific tumor types. Infections often manifest post-discharge.
  • Diagnostic approaches combine clinical, radiological, and laboratory assessments, with molecular diagnostics showing promise. Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective but requires cautious use due to emerging resistance. Surgical intervention is crucial for organ-space infections, with a trend towards bone flap preservation.

Conclusions:

  • PCNI management remains challenging, highlighting the need for standardized definitions and data reporting.
  • Advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics offer potential for improved outcomes, though antibiotic resistance and complex surgical decisions persist.
  • Refining and updating clinical protocols is essential for standardizing and improving the management of PCNIs.