title: Focal seizure disorder secondary to multiple shunt revisions. A case report.
abstract: A case of focal seizure disorder secondary to multiple ventricular shunt revision is presented. The literature reviewed indicates this complication of shunting is probably due to low grade infections or bleeding at the puncture site at the time of shunt revisions.
mesh_terms: D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications