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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Health ›› 2018, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (3): 221-224.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-3755.2018.03.016

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Continuous lumbar drainage in the treatment of tuberculous meningitis

Yu CHEN1,Li-chao FAN1,Yu CHEN2,(),Ya-juan ZHU1   

  1. 1. Tuberculosis Seventh Ward of the Tenth People’s Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang Chest Hospital, Shenyang 110044,China
  • Received:2018-07-31 Online:2018-09-30 Published:2018-10-16
  • Contact: Yu CHEN E-mail:3337636@qq.com

Abstract:

Tuberculous meningitis is one of the most severe forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. In addition to routine anti-tuberculosis, intracranial pressure reduction, glucocorticoid and intrathecal administration, there are no more advanced clinical treatments. The incidence of complications of tuberculous meningitis is high, with often severe sequelae and even high mortality. In recent years, continuous lumbar drainage has been applied in patients with tuberculous meningitis and achieved satisfactory results. This paper reviews the application of continuous lumbar drainage in the treatment of tuberculous meningitis in order to provide an effective method for the treatment of tuberculous meningitis.

Key words: Tuberculosis, meningeal, Cerebrospinal fluid, Drainage, Therapeutic uses, Review (thematic)