Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in an intrathecal baclofen pump:: successful treatment with adjunct intra-reservoir gentamicin

被引：21
作者：
Galloway, A [1 ]
Falope, FZ [1 ]
机构：
[1] Hexham Gen Hosp, Reg Spinal Injuries Ctr, Hexham, Northd, England
来源：
SPINAL CORD | 2000年 / 38卷 / 02期
关键词：
baclofen pump; infection;
D O I：
10.1038/sj.sc.3100954
中图分类号：
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号：
摘要：
Objective: To describe the use of intra-reservoir gentamicin for the treatment of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected baclofen pump. Setting: Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Hexham, Northumberland, England. Subject: Male patient aged 32 years with progressive multiple sclerosis and severe bilateral spasticity. Results: Intra-reservoir gentamicin proved successful in treating infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Conclusion: Intra-reservoir gentamicin may be successful in treating pump infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa without the need for pump removal.
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