Evidences in the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus
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Evidences in the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus.
INTRODUCTION idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) is characterized by gait apraxia, cognitive dysfunction and urinary incontinence. There are two main treatment options: ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). However, there are doubts about which modality is superior and what type of valve should be applied. We are summarizing the current evidenc...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0104-4230
DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.61.03.258