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Fritsch, Michael J.,

Normal pressure hydrocephalus : pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment / Michael J. Fritsch, Uwe Kehler, Ullrich Meier ; with the collaboration of Johannes Lemcke, Christoph Miethke. - 1 online resource (x, 151 pages) : illustrations (some color).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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.

ISBN: 9783131646118 (electronic bk.) 313164611X (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hydrocephalus--Diagnosis.
Hydrocephalus--Treatment.
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure--physiopathology.
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure--diagnosis.
Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure--therapy.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General
MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine
MEDICAL / Diseases
MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine
MEDICAL / Internal Medicine

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: RC391 / .F75 2014eb

Dewey Class. No.: 616.85/8843

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WL 203