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The resistance to cerebrospinal fluid absorption in humans
Author(s) -
Børgesen Svend Erik,
Gjerris Flemming,
Sørensen Søren
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
acta neurologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.967
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1600-0404
pISSN - 0001-6314
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1978.tb04500.x
Subject(s) - cerebrospinal fluid , shunting , hydrocephalus , normal pressure hydrocephalus , medicine , intracranial pressure , absorption (acoustics) , perfusion , anesthesia , surgery , materials science , disease , dementia , composite material
In order to measure the resistance to cerebrospinal fluid absorption in humans a lumbo‐ventricular perfusion test, using several intraventricular pressure levels, has been developed. The test has been performed in 15 patients fulfilling criterias of normal pressure hydrocephalus. A considerable variation in the resistance to cerebrospinal fluid absorption revealed by the test indicates that clinical and pneumoencephalographic signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus are of little use in the selection of patients who may benefit from shunting procedures.