Analysis on the risk factors of intracranial infection secondary to traumatic brain injury / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
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(6): 81-83, 2015.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss the characteristics and risk factors for intracranial infection post traumatic brain injury to prevent and better the clinical care.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Retrospective study of 520 patients with traumatic brain injury were included, 308 male and 212 female. The risky factors of intracranial infection were identified.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirty two cases (6.54%, 32/520) of intracranial infection were diagnosed. Intracranial infection most likely happened 4-10 days after injury. Cerebrospinal fluid leakage, drainage, multiple craniotomies were significant related to intracranial infection. Logistic regression predicted cerebrospinal fluid leakage and drainage as independent factors.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Intracranial infection is a serious complication after traumatic brain injury. Patients with drainage or cerebrospinal fluid leakage are more risky for intracranial infection. Aggressive precaution should be taken to better outcome.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Brain Diseases
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Logistic Models
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
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Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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