Conor L Mallucci et al.
Lancet (London, England), 394(10208), 1530-1539 (2019-09-17)
Insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus is one of the commonest neurosurgical procedures worldwide. Infection of the implanted shunt affects up to 15% of these patients, resulting in prolonged hospital treatment, multiple surgeries, and reduced cognition and quality of