Intraventricular Pressure Waves — the Best Predictive Test for Shunting in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

  • J. D. Pickard
  • G. Teasdale
  • M. Matheson
  • K. Lindsay
  • S. Galbraith
  • D. Wyper
  • P. Macpherson

Abstract

The response to shunting in patients with NPH is difficult to predict. We have reviewed 26 patients presenting with symptoms and signs of NPH, to compare the results of pre-operative tests with the outcome of surgery.

Keywords

Intracranial Pressure Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Intraventricular Infusion Ventricle Enlargement Sulcal Widening 
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© Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1980

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. D. Pickard
  • G. Teasdale
  • M. Matheson
  • K. Lindsay
  • S. Galbraith
  • D. Wyper
  • P. Macpherson

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