Diagnosis of central nervous system infection by CSF sampling of the myelo-meningocele sac as an alternative to ventricular tap

Kaplan M., Ucler N., Bayrakli F., Duz B., Erol F. S.

NEUROCIRUGIA, vol.21, no.3, pp.228-231, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: NEUROCIRUGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.228-231
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background. Infection significantly affects mortality and morbidity in myelomeningocele cases. Ventricular tap is the most common method performed to diagnose central nervous system (CNS) infection in myelomeningocele patients. However, the ventricular tap can cause serious trauma to the baby and to the family. Here we discuss the technique of taking a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample from the sac in myelomeningocele cases.