Is It Possible to Eliminate Postoperative Shunt Infections?: Results of a Modified Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network Protocol.

Background:  Postoperative shunt infection is a nightmare in neurosurgical practice with additional morbidity and mortality. A lot of protocols have contributed to the reduction of ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) infections but not eradication. The aim of the study was to evaluate the rigid application of a modified Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (HCRN) protocol in the prevention of postoperative shunt infection.