Outcomes of catheter-associated infections in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2010 Apr;50(4):460-2. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181b99d07.

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

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Catheter-Related Infections / etiology
  • Catheter-Related Infections / therapy*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Parenteral Nutrition / adverse effects
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / complications*
  • Short Bowel Syndrome / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents