Indications for the surgical treatment of hydrocephalic dementia

Eighteen patients with chronic hydrocephalic dementia who had a ventriculo-atrial or ventriculo-peritoneal shunt are reported. The indications for operating on this type of dementia are discussed on the basis of the clinical and instrumental protocol and the postoperative results.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of neurology 1980-01, Vol.223 (2), p.85-95
Hauptverfasser: Vivenza, C, Bricolo, R, Princi, L, Baldini, M, Ore, G D
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Eighteen patients with chronic hydrocephalic dementia who had a ventriculo-atrial or ventriculo-peritoneal shunt are reported. The indications for operating on this type of dementia are discussed on the basis of the clinical and instrumental protocol and the postoperative results.
ISSN:0340-5354
1432-1459
DOI:10.1007/BF00313172