Objective: To describe the use of intra-reservoir gentamicin for the treatment of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infected baclofen pump. Setting: Regional Spinal Injuries Centre, Hexham, Northumberland, England. Subject: Male patient aged 32 years with progressive multiple sclerosis and severe bilateral spasticity. Results: Intra-reservoir gentamicin proved successful in treating infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Conclusion: Intra-reservoir gentamicin may be successful in treating pump infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa without the need for pump removal.
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