Journal
NEUROMODULATION
Volume 24, Issue 7, Pages 1223-1228Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/ner.13369
Keywords
Debridement; infection; intrathecal baclofen pump; meningitis; salvage
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This case describes successful management of intrathecal baclofen pump infection and meningitis with radical debridement and intrareservoir antibiotic co-infusion, offering an additional option for salvaging the pump while eradicating CNS infection.
Objectives Intrathecal baclofen pump associated central nervous system (CNS) infection and meningitis is a rare but serious complication and may have dire consequences. Due to bacterial biofilm formation, the optimal treatment strategy is usually for removal of the pump, followed by systemic antibiotics for treatment of local and CNS infection. We describe this case of a patient with recurrent Staphylococcus aureus pump site empyema and meningitis leading to status dystonicus, who was successfully managed with radical debridement and intrareservoir baclofen-vancomycin co-infusion. Materials and Methods We retrospectively report a case of infected intrathecal baclofen pump with meningitis and provide a full review of literature. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of intrathecal baclofen (ITB)-associated pump site empyema and meningitis successfully treated with this technique. In selected cases where surgical explantation is deemed not feasible, this method can provide clinicians with an additional option for pump salvage and retention, while eradicating CNS infection and maintaining optimal control of spasticity and dystonia.
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