Normal pressure hydrocephalus : pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment / Michael J. Fritsch, Uwe Kehler, Ullrich Meier ; with the collaboration of Johannes Lemcke, Christoph Miethke
1. Introduction -- 2. Epidemiology of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus -- 3. History -- 4. Clinical Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis -- 5. Pathophysiology -- 6. Noninvasive DiagnosticWork-up -- 7. Imaging -- 8. Invasive Diagnostic Work-up -- 9. Shunt and Valve Technology -- 10. Shunt and Valve Settings -- 11. Surgical Technique -- 12. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus -- 13. Scales and Scores -- 14. Follow-up Management of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus -- 15. Complications -- 16. Prognosis -- 17. Summary and Future Perspectives
Summary
"Presents information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Highlights the importance of determining the benefits of surgical implantation of a VP shunt. Because NPH is often incorrectly diagnosed with disorders such as Parkinson disease, the challenges faced in accurate diagnosis of NPH are discussed. Describes clinical signs and symptoms, radiographic findings, and diagnostic testing"--Provided by publisher
