Acta neurochirurgica
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Acta neurochirurgica · May 2018
Recurrent sampling and ventriculostomy-associated infections: a case-control study.
External ventricular drain (EVD) insertion is a common neurosurgical procedure with a significant risk of ventriculostomy-associated infections (VAIs), other morbidities and mortality. Several risk factors have been identified but their effect is unclear. ⋯ Our findings do not support the notion that increased sampling of EVDs is associated with a higher risk of VAI. CSF leaks, concurrent infection and long-term EVDs are also statistically significant risk factors for infection.
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Acta neurochirurgica · May 2018
Prevalence of and risk factors for recurrence of chronic subdural hematoma.
Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a common disease in neurosurgical practice with substantial recurrence rate. We aimed to estimate recurrence rate of CSDH and to identify risk factors for CSDH recurrence. ⋯ Homogenous hyper-dense of hematoma and duration of subdural drainage post-surgery were independent predictors for CSDH recurrence; longer duration of postoperative subdural drainage was associated with lower risk of recurrence.