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Reinfection rates for surgical approaches to treatment of initial CSF shunt infection in 483 patients
| Op Approach to Initial Shunt Infection |
No. of Patients |
6-Mo Reinfection Rate (95% CI) |
Median LOS in Days (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| shunt removal/new shunt placement | 286 | 15.4 (11.4–20.1) | 16 (12–23) |
| externalization | 59 | 20.3 (11.0–32.8) | 18 (12–23) |
| nonop management | 64 | 23.4 (13.8–35.7) | 3.5 (3–7) |
| complete shunt removal | 74 | 0 (0.0–0.0) | 13 (10–18) |
