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Diagnosis of hydrocephalus by CSF pulse-wave analysis: a clinical study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7245015     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pulsatility of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is augmented in hydrocephalus. Analysis of pulsatility, including the CSF waveform, may be a more valid criterion for the diagnosis of hydrocephalus than mean CSF pressure. To test this possibility, CSF pressures were measured in 118 patients with presumed hydrocephalus. The pressure measurements included baseline mean pressure and pulse pressure, responses to jugular compression, and CSF wave analysis (amplitude and peak latency). Four groups of pressure recordings were identified and matched with four clinical groups: normal, arrested hydrocephalus, communicating hydrocephalus, and aqueduct stenosis hydrocephalus. The CSF pulse pressure and systolic slope form were highly reliable in the diagnosis of hydrocephalus, whereas mean CSF pressure was not reliable.
Authors:
E L Foltz; C Aine
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgical neurology     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0090-3019     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Neurol     Publication Date:  1981 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-08-10     Completed Date:  1981-08-10     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0367070     Medline TA:  Surg Neurol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  283-93     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomechanics
Cerebral Aqueduct
Constriction, Pathologic
Humans
Hydrocephalus / cerebrospinal fluid*,  etiology
Intracranial Pressure*
Periodicity

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