Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a disease of the elderly that is on the rise as the population ages. Its similarities to Parkinson's disease, dementia and other chronic neurodegenerative conditions make diagnosis challenging, requiring clinicians to be alert to the signs and symptoms that differentiate it.

Here is the first comprehensive book on the topic, written by experts who have researched and taught courses on NPH for years. From clinical characteristics and pathophysiology to signs and symptoms, radiographic findings, diagnostic tests and state-of-the-art treatment techniques, it covers everything practitioners need to know about this multi-faceted condition.

Special Features:

Describes the classic symptom triad of gait disturbance, urinary incontinence and dementia
Covers the full sequence of the diagnostic work-up, including imaging studies, non-invasive tests, and invasive procedures such as lumbar infusion and cerebrospinal tap tests
Explains the risks and benefits of surgical implantation of a ventricular-peritoneal (VP) shunt to relieve symptoms and restore function, including key criteria for evaluating "shunt responsiveness"
Provides the first step-by-step account of operative shunt placement by Dr. Michael Fritsch, who has performed the procedure extensively at leading neurosurgical centers throughout the world

Including troubleshooting techniques following shunt surgery, long-term management of patients, prognosis for the condition and future initiatives, this all-inclusive reference makes a major contribution to the field. It is essential for neurosurgeons, neurologists, internists, residents, and other physicians who treat diseases of the elderly in everyday practice.

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Yes, you can access Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus by Michael J. Fritsch,Uwe Kehler,Ullrich Meier in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Neuroscience. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher

Thieme

Year

2014

ISBN

9783131646118

Edition

Topic

Biological Sciences

Subtopic

Neuroscience

Index

Biological Sciences

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Pathophysiology • Diagnosis • Treatment
Title Page
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Contents
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
Index