Abstract

The concept of external hydrocephalus refers to situations of CSF flow impairment within subarachnoid spaces (SAS). Classically described in infant and children, literature offers few data on adult.

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  • The concept of external hydrocephalus refers to situations of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow impairment within subarachnoid spaces (SAS)

  • Report of 33 relevant cases treated with success by CSF lumbar drainage

  • The concept of external hydrocephalus refers to situations of CSF flow impairment within subarachnoid spaces (SAS)

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External hydrocephalus in adults: an insidious cause of delayed intracranial hypertension. Report of 33 relevant cases treated with success by CSF lumbar drainage. Romain Manet1*, Romain Guerin, Orianne Martinez, Gilles Francony, Jean-Paul Roustan, Jean-François Payen, Serge Molliex, Jêrome Morel, Laurent Gergele

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