Lumboperitoneal shunt in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a prospective controlled study
ConclusionsLPS is safe and effective in iNPH. An early surgical treatment is desirable to prevent clinical worsening. Post-surgery decrease of PWM hyperintensities may be a useful MRI marker surrogate for clinical effectiveness of LPS.
Source: Journal of Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research
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