TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Programmable shunt-related suicide attempt
JO  - Acta neurochirurgica
A1  - Hall, W. A.
A1  - Turner, S. G.
SP  - 1307
EP  - 10; discussion 1310
VL  - 148
IS  - 12
N2  - The treatment of hydrocephalus has benefited recently from the use of programmable shunt valves. These devices can be adjusted using magnets to regulate how much spinal fluid is drained. However, it is unclear to what extent other environmental magnetic sources can affect programmable valves. We present the case of a man who attempted suicide by successfully turning his adjustable valve to a near-maximal setting using a hand-held electromagnet, and discuss other reported cases in order to better understand the effects of environmental magnets on programmable shunt valves.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0001-6268
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00701-006-0850-1
ID  - ref1
ER  -