- Introduces key principles that need to be considered when making a clinical decision
- Describes the latest diagnostic modalities
- Covers a range of relevant cases
This book provides a detailed practically focused guide on the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques available for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
Chapters in this work cover the latest developments related to this condition. It introduces how to use a range of diagnostic modalities including magnetic resonance scanning along with how artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies can be applied. Cases are presented to reinforce how the methods covered can be appropriately applied and guiding principles are also given to assist the reader in developing a thorough understanding of the topic. Potential complications and means of mitigating these are also described.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a detailed practically applicable resource on NPH with insightful contributions covering relevant aspects of pathophysiology, diagnostic modalities and treatment strategies, making it an ideal resource for all medical practitioners who encounter these patients.
Table of ContentsHistory and Background- Introduction
- History
- Modern Hydrocephalus Classification Systems
- The Epidemiology of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- CSF Physiology
- Pathophysiology of NPH
- Genetic Aspects of iNPH
Diagnosis of NPH- Clinical Symptoms and Examination
- Differential Diagnosis of Gait and Balance Impairment in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Features of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus from the Urologist’s Point of View
- Extended Lumbar Drainage: Supplementary Test to Diagnose Shunt Responsive iNPH
- Spinal Tap Test
- Lumbar Infusion Test
- Laboratory Findings of NPH
- Imaging of NPH
- Imaging Differential Diagnosis of Adult-Onset Hydrocephalus
- Imaging Differential Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Application of Machine Learning Methods in NPH
Treatment and Outcome- Shunt Technology for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
- Ventriculoatrial Shunt
- Lumboperitoneal Shunt for iNPH
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Current Role
- Surgical Complications
- Other Complications: Over-Drainage
- Follow-Up After Shunt
- Prognosis and Outcomes
- Summary and Future Directions
