[Idiopathic normotensive hydrocephalus. Neuropsychologic evaluation after ventriculo-atrial shunt].
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.
Stefanova
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Department of neurology, University Clinical Centre, Belgrade.
Pavlović
D M
DM
Ocić
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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
Idiopatski normotenzivni hidrocefalus. Neuropsioholoska procena ishoda ventrikulo-atriumskog santa.