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  • Clinical infections in neurosurgical oncology [Elektronski vir] : an overview
    Velnar, Tomaž ; Kočivnik, Nina ; Bošnjak, Roman
    Central nervous system (CNS) infections are urgent conditions with high morbidity and mortality. Bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi can cause them. Intracranial infections after craniotomies are ... an important complication of treatment, especially in oncological patients that are already immunologically compromised due to the disease and treatment. The consequence of CNS infections in oncological patients includes longer treatment with antibiotics, additional surgical procedures, higher treatment costs and poorer treatment outcomes. Additionally, the management of primary pathology may be prolonged or postponed as a result of the active infection. By introducing new and improved protocols, tightening controls on their implementation, constantly educating the entire team involved in patient treatment and educating both patients and relatives, the incidence of infections can be reduced effectively.
    Source: World journal of clinical cases [Elektronski vir]. - ISSN 2307-8960 (Vol. 11, iss. 15, May 2023, str. 3418-3433)
    Type of material - e-article
    Publish date - 2023
    Language - english
    COBISS.SI-ID - 162330371