Refractory inflammatory hydrocephalus: A case report of a rare and complicated delayed sequelae following cerebral hemispherectomy surgery for epilepsy

Refractory inflammatory hydrocephalus: A case report of a rare and complicated delayed sequelae following cerebral hemispherectomy surgery for epilepsy

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Hydrocephalus is a known complication following surgical resection of a cerebral hemisphere for refractory epilepsy, Hotplate Control Switch yet the pathological mechanism remains poorly understood.We present a case of refractory aseptic inflammatory hydrocephalus following cerebral hemispherectomy surgery for refractory epilepsy treated with a combination of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) diversion and immunosuppression via IL-1 receptor agonist, Anakinra.At 6 month follow up, the patient had returned to neurologic baseline, with improvement in school and physical therapy performance.Further investigation into the beneficial role of immunosuppressive Paykel OB60HDEX3 Double Built-Under Electric Oven therapy is needed to better understand the relationship between neuro-inflammation and improving outcomes following epilepsy surgery.