Abstract
Children with short bowel syndrome requiring long-term total parenteral nutrition are at high risk for catheter-associated infections. The optimal management of catheter infections in this patient population is unknown. We conducted a retrospective observational study in children with short bowel syndrome to compare outcomes of catheter-associated infections treated with catheter removal plus antibiotic therapy versus antibiotic therapy alone.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Catheter-Related Infections / etiology
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Catheter-Related Infections / therapy*
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Parenteral Nutrition / adverse effects
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Retrospective Studies
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Short Bowel Syndrome / complications*
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Short Bowel Syndrome / therapy
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Treatment Outcome