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ArticleJournal of neurological surgery reports2026

Postspinal Surgery Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage, and Multidrug-Resistant Ventriculitis: A Fatal Cascade.

Zeinab El Mawla, Abbas Shoeib, Zahraa Shamas, Ahmad Awde, Ali Raad

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Zeinab El MawlaDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0001-6418-7132
Abbas ShoeibDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon.
Zahraa ShamasDepartment of General Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon.
Ahmad AwdeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Rassoul Aazam Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Ali RaadDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadat, Lebanon.

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Abstract

Background: Hydrocephalus, intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), and ventriculitis are rare but devastating complications following spinal surgery. Their coexistence significantly worsens prognosis, especially when multidrug-resistant pathogens are involved. Case Presentation: A 59-year-old man with a C7 fracture and complete paraplegia underwent anterior and posterior cervical spine surgeries complicated by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. He later developed hydrocephalus and IVH, requiring external ventricular drainage. Shortly thereafter, fever and altered consciousness occurred, and pus was observed in the drain. CSF analysis confirmed carbapenem-resistant Conclusion: This report emphasizes the interplay of mechanical and infectious complications after spinal surgery, highlighting the need for early recognition, aggressive combined therapy, and preventive strategies to improve outcomes.

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carbapenem-resistant Escherichia colihydrocephalusintrathecal antibioticsintraventricular hemorrhageneurosurgical complicationsspinal surgeryventriculitis

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PMCPMC12885763

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