Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography in bacterial meningitis: A systematic review
Laurence Kristoffer J. Batino,
Mark Timothy T. Cinco,
Jose C. Navarro
et al.
Abstract:PurposeBacterial meningitis remains a global threat due to its high mortality. It is estimated that >1.2 million cases of bacterial meningitis are reported annually. Intracranial vasculopathy is an important, under‐documented complication, easily detected by transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography. Following the PRISMA Guidelines, we reviewed the utility of TCD in bacterial meningitis.MethodsThis is a systematic review of observational studies on the use of TCD in patients with CSF‐proven bacterial menin… Show more
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