Ventriculoatrial shunts as an alternate therapy in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus refractory to ventriculoperitoneal shunts: A Case series
Introduction: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by Hakim’s triad: Dementia, gait disturbance, and urinary incontinence in the setting of ventriculomegaly. Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is largely considered the definitive therapy for NPH....
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Main Authors: | Vivian Hagerty, Christopher Galvin, Amrika Maharaj, Frank Vrionis |
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Language: | EN |
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Elsevier
2022
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/100d8dc4c5cf44168f12c5032eb847aa |
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