Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics
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J Neurosurg Pediatr · Nov 2014
Review Practice Guideline Meta AnalysisPediatric hydrocephalus: systematic literature review and evidence-based guidelines. Part 7: Antibiotic-impregnated shunt systems versus conventional shunts in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to answer the following question: Are antibiotic-impregnated shunts (AISs) superior to standard shunts (SSs) at reducing the risk of shunt infection in pediatric patients with hydrocephalus? ⋯ Level III, unclear degree of clinical certainty.
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J Neurosurg Pediatr · Nov 2014
Review Practice Guideline Meta AnalysisPediatric hydrocephalus: systematic literature review and evidence-based guidelines. Part 6: Preoperative antibiotics for shunt surgery in children with hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was twofold: to answer the question "What is the evidence for the effectiveness of prophylactic intravenous antibiotics for infection prevention in shunt surgery?" and to make treatment recommendations based on the available evidence. ⋯ Level II, moderate degree of clinical certainty.