Abstract
A quick reference table for setting programmable pressure valves in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) has been proposed for ventriculo-peritoneal shunt (VP shunt) (Miyake et al. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 48, 2008). Recommended pressure has strong correlation with body mass index (BMI). However, little is known about the ideal pressure setting for ventriculo-atrial shunt (VA shunt). The purpose of this paper is to show the final pressure setting in the iNPH patients with good outcome received VA shunts and to investigate the correlation between the final pressure setting and preoperative factors.
Highlights
A quick reference table for setting programmable pressure valves in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus has been proposed for ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP shunt) (Miyake et al Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 48, 2008)
The purpose of this paper is to show the final pressure setting in the idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) patients with good outcome received VA shunts and to investigate the correlation between the final pressure setting and preoperative factors
Patients and Methods Eighty-four iNPH patients with good outcome at one year after VA shunts using programmable valve with anti-siphon device were the candidates of this study
Summary
A quick reference table for setting programmable pressure valves in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) has been proposed for ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP shunt) (Miyake et al Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 48, 2008). Recommended pressure has strong correlation with body mass index (BMI). Little is known about the ideal pressure setting for ventriculo-atrial shunt (VA shunt). The purpose of this paper is to show the final pressure setting in the iNPH patients with good outcome received VA shunts and to investigate the correlation between the final pressure setting and preoperative factors
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