Results of the treatment of idiopathic hydrocephalus by shunt implantation after computerized cisternography
Osuchowski, J.; Markiewicz, P.; Kulesza, J.
Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska Suppl 1: 200-206
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3843 PMID: 1407299 Document Number: 403039
A retrospective study was reported of 19 patients (10 males and 9 females aged from 11 to 65 years) with idiopathic hydrocephalus treated by shunt implantation after qualification for this treatment based on computed tomocisternography. Clinical improvement was noted in 16 patients (84%), and after 2 months the therapeutic results by Black's scale were good in 13 patients (65%).