title: [Idiopathic normotensive hydrocephalus. Neuropsychologic evaluation after ventriculo-atrial shunt].
abstract: Two patients with normal-pressure hydrocephalus were assessed with Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery, before ventriculo-atrial shunting and six months later. The best improvement was recorded in attention, visuospatial and intellectual functions. It is well documented that normal-pressure hydrocephalus dementia can be reversible if proper selection for neurosurgical treatment is made. Cognitive outcome of ventriculo-atrial shunting in normal-pressure hydrocephalus is best assessed with the appropriate neuropsychological testing.
authors.affiliation: Department of neurology, University Clinical Centre, Belgrade.
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Stefanova
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Pavlović
authors.forename: G G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Ocić
mesh_terms: D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006801:Humans; D006850:Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008182:Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Idiopatski normotenzivni hidrocefalus. Neuropsioholoska procena ishoda ventrikulo-atriumskog santa.