The role of perfusion and diffusion MRI in the assessment of patients affected by probable idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. A cohort-prospective preliminary study

The role of perfusion and diffusion MRI in the assessment of patients affected by probable idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. A cohort-prospective preliminary study

Abstract Background Invasive tests measuring resistance to cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) outflow and the effect of temporary drainage of CSF are used to select candidates affected by idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) for shunt surgery. Neither test, however, completely excludes patients...

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Main Authors: Francesco Tuniz, Maria Caterina Vescovi, Daniele Bagatto, Daniela Drigo, Maria Cristina De Colle, Marta Maieron, Miran Skrap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
Subjects:
Diffusion
Hydrocephalus
iNPH
MRI
Perfusion
Shunt
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12987-017-0072-3

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