Intelligence outcome in children with shunted hydrocephalus of different etiology.
Children with shunted hydrocephalus of differing etiologies were assessed. There was a more selective loss of non-verbal than of verbal intelligence. The verbal and visuo-perceptual abilities were affected by different sets of variables. Variables related to the hydrocephalus had no effects, while associated supratentorial malformations significantly affected non-verbal functions.
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Department of Child Neurology, Istituto Nazionale Neurologico, C. Besta, Milan, Italy.
Milani
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Giorgi
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Pantaleoni
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Zorzi
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Devoti
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D000293:Adolescent; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles / Q000503:physiopathology; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D007360:Intelligence / Q000502:physiology*; D007427:Intracranial Pressure / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D014706:Verbal Learning / Q000502:physiology; D014888:Wechsler Scales