Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt independence following successful treatment of Gram negative (E. coli) ventriculitis: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

We report a case of tumour-related hydrocephalus in a child treated with a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt which subsequently became infected with gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli). After successful treatment of the infection the patient became shunt independent and has remained so for over 2 years. Gram negative ventriculitis is associated with diminished cerebro-spinal fluid production and we discuss the literature to date regarding this phenomenon.

Key words::

• cerebro-spinal fluid
• Escherichia coli
• shunt independence
• ventriculo-peritoneal shunt
• ventriculitis

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The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest. All authors certify that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organisation or entity with any financial interest (such as honoraria; educational grants; participation in speakers’ burcaus; membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership or other equity interest; and expert testimony or patent-licensing arrangements), or non-financial interest (such as personal or professional relationships, affiliations, knowledge or beliefs) in the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. Informed consent was obtained from all individual (except Mr. Sajid Sainuddin, Senior House Officer who is not available) participants included in the study.