Shunt and Valve Technology
Shunt and Valve Technology Christoph Miethke Scientific knowledge is based on independent research and observed evidence. The evidence for the superiority of a specific valve design has been of interest…
Invasive Diagnostic Work-up
Invasive Diagnostic Work-up Ullrich Meier, Johannes Lemcke The first steps carried out in the investigation of an individual are the taking of a comprehensive history and a physical–neurologic examination. To…
Surgical Technique
Surgical Technique Michael J. Fritsch Shunt surgery is considered to be an easy surgery. Among neurosurgical operations, shunt placement is one of the least time-consuming procedures, and, with regard to…
Complications
Intraoperative Complications Ullrich Meier A standard procedure in the surgical treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is the implantation of a valve-controlled, ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. The most frequent intraoperative complication…
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Uwe Kehler Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a well-established treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus. In patients with obstructive hydrocephalus, ETV may replace a shunt…
Shunt and Valve Settings
Shunt Settings Michael J. Fritsch First, ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is the treatment of choice for patients with NPH.1 Alternatives, such as endoscopic third ventriculostomy, have not been proven to…
Noninvasive Diagnostic Work-up
Noninvasive Diagnostic Work-up Uwe Kehler A diagnostic work-up always begins with the medical history and a clinical examination of the patient. However, the latter remains very subjective and is very…
Scales and Scores
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