Ventriculoatrial versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Complications in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) occurs when there is a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leading to ventricular enlargement, secondary to an unknown etiology [1]. iNPH patients manifest themselves with a triad of gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence. iNPH affects the elderly population, with a prevalence of 0.41 –5.6% [2–6].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 17, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alice L. Hung, Tito Vivas-Buitrago, Atif Adam, Jennifer Lu, Jamie Robison, Benjamin D. Elder, C. Rory Goodwin, Ignacio Jusu é-Torres, Daniele Rigamonti Source Type: research