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Characterization and Differential Diagnosis of Postneurosurgical Meningitis

NCT01122537 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 78

Last updated 2013-10-01

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Summary

Meningitis is a rare complication following neurosurgical procedures and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics and microbiological characteristics in patients who develope meningitis following neurosurgical operations, and investigate the useful tips for the differential diagnosis of postneurosurgical meningitis.

Conditions

  • Neurosurgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Asan Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sang-Ho Choi, MD · Asan Medical Center

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-05-31
Primary Completion
2013-09-30
Completion
2013-09-30

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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