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1 online resource (x, 151 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Presents information on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Highlights the importance of determining the benefits of surgical implantation of a VP shunt. Because NPH is often incorrectly diagnosed with disorders such as Parkinson disease, the challenges faced in accurate diagnosis of NPH are discussed. Describes clinical signs and symptoms, radiographic findings, and diagnostic testing"--Provided by publisher |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Epidemiology of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus -- 3. History -- 4. Clinical Characteristics and Differential Diagnosis -- 5. Pathophysiology -- 6. Noninvasive DiagnosticWork-up -- 7. Imaging -- 8. Invasive Diagnostic Work-up -- 9. Shunt and Valve Technology -- 10. Shunt and Valve Settings -- 11. Surgical Technique -- 12. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus -- 13. Scales and Scores -- 14. Follow-up Management of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus -- 15. Complications -- 16. Prognosis -- 17. Summary and Future Perspectives |
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Hydrocephalus -- Diagnosis.
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Hydrocephalus -- Treatment.
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Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure -- physiopathology |
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Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure -- diagnosis |
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Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure -- therapy |
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Hydrocéphalie -- Traitement.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Emergency medicine
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Nervous system -- Surgery
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Neurology
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Internet Resources.
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| Added Author |
Kehler, Uwe, author.
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Meier, Ullrich, author.
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Lemcke, Johannes (Neurosurgeon), author.
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Miethke, Christoph, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Fritsch, Michael J. Normal pressure hydrocephalus 9783131646019 (DLC) 2013041564 (OCoLC)861895028 |
| ISBN |
9783131646118 (electronic bk.) |
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313164611X (electronic bk.) |
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9783131646019 |
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3131646012 |
| Standard No. |
10.1055/b-002-98014. doi |
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DEBBG BV043958349 |
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DEBSZ 481283188 |
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