The conclusion from the article “Prediction of shunt response in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus by combined lumbar infusion test and preoperative imaging scoring” written by researchers in Copenhagen:
Although only indicative, lumbar infusion test results increased the likelihood of a positive shunt outcome. Pulse amplitude measures showed promising results that should be further explored in prospective studies.
The entire article is found below:
An important role in the accurate diagnosis of patients with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is played by the flow study of the cerebrospinal fluid. The Likvor
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