title: An unusual complication of invasive video-EEG monitoring: subelectrode hematoma without subdural component: case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The potential complications of the subdural electrode implantation providing identification of the seizure focus and direct stimulation of the cerebral cortex for defining the eloquent cortical areas are epidural and subdural hematoma, cortical contusions, infection, brain edema, raised intracranial pressure, CSF leakage, and venous infarction have been previously reported in the literature.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To present the first case of subelectrode hematoma without subdural component that was detected during invasive EEG monitoring after subdural electrode implantation.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 19-year-old female with drug resistant seizures was decided to undergo invasive monitoring with subdural electrodes. While good quality recordings had been initially obtained from all electrodes placed on the right parietal convexity, no cerebral cortical activity could be obtained from one electrode 2 days after the first operation. Explorative surgery revealed a circumscribed subelectrode hematoma without a subdural component.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Awareness of the potential complications of subdural electrode implantation and close follow-up of the clinical findings of the patient are of highest value for early detection and successful management.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry, Hacettepe University, Samanpazari, Ankara 06100, Turkey. gbozkurtmd@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Gokhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bozkurt
authors.forename: Selim
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ayhan
authors.forename: Nese
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dericioglu
authors.forename: Serap
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saygi
authors.forename: Nejat
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Akalan
mesh_terms: D004566:Electrodes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D013355:Subdural Space / Q000601:surgery; D014743:Videotape Recording; D055815:Young Adult
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