Normal pressure hydrocephalus due to membranous obstruction of the sylvian aqueduct
Murphy, M.J.; Lyon, L.W.; Carlstrom, T.A.; McDonnell, D.E.
Neurology 28(8): 835-837
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3878 PMID: 308206 Document Number: 138960
In a patient presenting with the clinical features of normal pressure hydrocephalus, a membranous obstruction of the aqueduct of Sylvius was demonstrated by combined air encephalography and contrast ventriculography. Ventriculoatrial shunting resulted in clinical improvement without significant change in ventricular size.