Prognosis and prevention of infections complications after spinal cord tumor surgery

Authors

  • Leonard Chepkiy Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, Ukraine
  • Artur Ermoliev Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute, Kiev, Ukraine

Keywords:

meningitis, sepsis, prognosis, prevention, brain tumor

Abstract

We analyzed infections complication (sepsis and menigitis) in 202 patient who underwent surgery on spinal cord tumors. In 28 cases those complications were developed. Main risk factors were defined and methods of theirs prevention were elaborated. Introduction of preventive measures allows to reduce infections complication rate on 7 percent.

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How to Cite

Chepkiy, L., & Ermoliev, A. Prognosis and prevention of infections complications after spinal cord tumor surgery. Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal, (3), 14–19. Retrieved from https://theunj.org/article/view/53019

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