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  2. Hydrocephalus - Wikipedia

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    [4] However, without treatment, permanent disability or death may occur. [1] Hydrocephalus affects about 0.1-0.6% of newborns. [4] Rates in the developing world may be higher. [5] Normal pressure hydrocephalus affects about 6% of patients over 80. [4] Description of hydrocephalus by Hippocrates dates back more than 2,000 years. [5]

  3. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy - Wikipedia

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    The chances of success of treatment of a pediatric patient can be calculated using the ETV success score (ETVSS). [16] [17] [18] The ETVSS is derived from patient age, etiology of hydrocephalus and history of previous cerebrospinal fluid shunt (e.g. ventriculo-peritoneal shunt). The percentage probability of ETV success = Age score + Etiology ...

  4. Normal pressure hydrocephalus - Wikipedia

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    Risk-benefit analyses have shown beyond any doubt that surgery for NPH is far better than conservative treatment or the natural course. [22] VP shunt is less likely to be recommended in those who have severe dementia at time of NPH diagnosis, regardless of findings found on MRI or CT. [10] [28] Gait symptoms improve in ≥ 85% patients.

  5. Low pressure hydrocephalus - Wikipedia

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    Low-pressure hydrocephalus (LPH) is a condition whereby ventricles are enlarged and the individual experiences severe dementia, inability to walk, and incontinence – despite very low intracranial pressure (ICP). [1] Low pressure hydrocephalus appears to be a more acute form of normal pressure hydrocephalus. If not diagnosed in a timely ...

  6. External ventricular drain - Wikipedia

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    EVDs are a short-term solution to hydrocephalus, and if the underlying hydrocephalus does not eventually resolve, it may be necessary to convert the EVD to a cerebral shunt, which is a fully internalized, long-term treatment for hydrocephalus. [1]

  7. Aqueductal stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Aqueductal stenosis is a narrowing of the aqueduct of Sylvius which blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricular system.Blockage of the aqueduct can lead to hydrocephalus, specifically as a common cause of congenital and/or obstructive hydrocephalus.

  8. Dandy–Walker malformation - Wikipedia

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    Posterior fossa shunts are most effective (80% of the time) but carry the highest risk of complications, while ETV is least effective but has the least risk of complications. [6] The mortality rate is roughly 15%, mostly due to complications from hydrocephalus or its treatment, which can include subdural haematomas or infection. [6]

  9. CSF tap test - Wikipedia

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    The CSF tap test, sometimes lumbar tap test or Miller Fisher Test, is a medical test that is used to decide whether shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) would be helpful in a patient with suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).