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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Complications

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  • Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) infusion manages spasticity in neurological conditions.
  • Infections associated with ITB pumps represent significant complications.
  • This study investigates the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of ITB-related infections in adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of ITB pump infections.
  • To identify risk factors associated with ITB infections.
  • To evaluate treatment strategies and patient outcomes for ITB infections.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case-control study was conducted across three Paris referral centers.
  • Data were collected from patients receiving ITB between 2017 and 2024.
  • Infections were confirmed by clinical signs, microbiological findings, and antibiotic treatment.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of ITB infections was 6.3% (19 out of 302 patients).
  • Risk factors included younger age, male sex, spinal cord injury, and alcohol use.
  • Prior surgery for infection was a significant predictor (OR: 10.43).

Conclusions:

  • ITB pump infections are rare but associated with specific patient factors.
  • Spinal cord injury, alcohol use, and prior infectious surgery are key risk factors.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management, including pump explantation and antibiotics, result in favorable outcomes.