Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2015, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 454-458.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2015.03.023

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A retrospective analysis of post-craniotomy intracranial infection in pediatric patients with supratentorial neurosurgical operation: incidence, risk factors and outcome

Xu Ming1, Shi Zhonghua1, Chen Guangqiang1, Zhao Jingwei1, Shi Guangzhi1, Wang Tao2, Wang Xin2, Tang Mingzhong3, Zhou Jianxin1   

  1. 1. Department of Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing 100050, China;
    2. Information Center, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing 100050, China;
    3. Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2014-05-15 Online:2015-06-21 Published:2015-06-15

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of post-craniotomy intracranial infection (PCII) in pediatric patients with supratentorial neurosurgical operation in our hospital.Methods Pediatric patients who were undergone supratentorial neurosurgical operation in our hospital from 2011 to 2012 were included. The medical records, imaging findings, and laboratory were reviewed for investigating the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of patients had PCII. Results The incidence of PCII was 8.0%. Postoperative drainage tube placement, and postoperative head CT showing intracranial hemorrhage were independent risk factors for PCII (odds ratio <1, P >0.05). Administration of prophylactic antibiotics did not reduce the incidence of PCII.Conclusion The overall incidence of PCII was 8.0%. Patients with PCII had longer hospital stay and higher hospital cost, indicating that patients with PCII should be carefully managed.

Key words: pediatric neurosurgical patients, supratentorial neurosurgical operation, intracranial infection, prophylactic antibiotics, risk factors

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