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- Title
Surgical Site Infection 18 Months Following Intrathecal Pump Placement Secondary to an Asymptomatic Bowel Injury.
- Authors
Deibert, Christopher P.; Gandhoke, Gurpreet S.; Forsythe, Raquel M.; Moossy, John J.
- Abstract
Surgical site infections following the implantation of intrathecal drug delivery systems typically present during the first 1 to 2 months following surgery. Surgical site infections occurring outside of this window are rare entities and require special attention to identify the source or underlying cause. In this report, we present a case of pump pocket infection 18 months following implantation due to an asymptomatic and unrecognized bowel injury associated with the catheter. This case highlights the need for a thorough evaluation in a patient with suspected infections more than 2 months after surgery to ensure adequate treatment.
- Subjects
SURGICAL complications; SURGICAL site infections; SPINAL infusions
- Publication
Pain Practice, 2015, Vol 15, Issue 7, pE69
- ISSN
1530-7085
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/papr.12314