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This book provides a detailed practically focused guide on the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques available for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Chapters in this work cover the latest developments related to this condition. It introduces how to use a range of diagnostic modalities including magnetic resonance scanning along with how artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies can be applied. Cases are presented to reinforce how the methods covered can be appropriately applied and guiding principles are also given to assist the reader in developing a thorough understanding of the topic. Potential complications and means of mitigating these are also described.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is a detailed practically applicable resource on NPH with insightful contributions covering relevant aspects of pathophysiology, diagnostic modalities and treatment strategies, making it an ideal resource for all medical practitioners who encounter these patients.
Front Matter
Pages 1-1
Pages 3-7
Pages 9-25
Modern Hydrocephalus Classification Systems
Pages 27-38
The Epidemiology of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pages 39-51
Pages 53-80
Pages 81-105
Pages 107-121
Front Matter
Pages 123-123
Clinical Symptoms and Examination
Pages 125-140
Differential Diagnosis of Gait and Balance Impairment in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pages 141-168
Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Features of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pages 169-195
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus from the Urologist’s Point of View
Pages 197-208
Extended Lumbar Drainage: Supplementary Test to Diagnose Shunt Responsive iNPH
Pages 209-219
Pages 221-226
Pages 227-241
Pages 243-275
Pages 277-298
Imaging Differential Diagnosis of Adult-Onset Hydrocephalus
Pages 299-324
Imaging Differential Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Pages 325-358
Application of Machine Learning Methods in NPH
Pages 359-386
Front Matter
Pages 387-387
Shunt Technology for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Pages 389-447
Pages 449-462
Pages 463-472
Lumboperitoneal Shunt for iNPH
Pages 473-489
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Current Role
Pages 491-498
Pages 499-509
Other Complications: Over-Drainage
Pages 511-518
Pages 519-537
Pages 539-569
Pages 571-572
Pages 573-578
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