Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus-- a report of 73 patients.
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چکیده
In 1973 we reported results of ventricular shunting in 28 patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. The present report consists of a three year follow-up of the latter (series 1), and an additional 45 patients (series 2) are presented for further insight into the conclusions drawn from the original experiences.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 40 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977