Intraventricular Endoscopy and Intraventricular Antibiotics in the Treatment of Multiloculated Hydrocephalus with Ventriculitis in a Neonate and an Infant: Two Case Reports

Authors

Doriam Alejandrino Perera Valdivia
Luis Roberto Zapata Vega
Edgar Abraham Herrera Pérez

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Journal

Surgical Neurology International

Abstract

BACKGROUND: We present two pediatric cases, a neonate and an infant, who presented with treatment-refractory ventriculitis and multiloculated hydrocephalus treated with simultaneous intraventricular endoscopy and antibiotics. This is the first report of this combined therapy in children.

CASE DESCRIPTION: Using intraventricular endoscopic surgery and antibiotics, hydrocephalus was treated with a minimum number of ventricular shunt systems. In addition, treatment-refractory ventriculitis was treated in both patients using intraventricular antibiotics.

CONCLUSION: Endoscopic surgery and intraventricular antibiotic administration are useful strategies for treating multiloculated hydrocephalus and ventriculitis in children.

Keywords

: Infant, Intraventricular antibiotic, Intraventricular endoscopy, Multiloculated hydrocephalus, Neonate, Ventriculitis

Comments

PMID: 37941630