Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) has been a topic of debate since its introduction in
publications. More frequent in the elderly population, it is characterized by gait disturbance …

Introduction Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is a common cause of
communicating hydrocephalus in adult age, presenting with classic Hakim-Adam's triad …

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is considered common but remains
underinvestigated. There are no uniformly accepted diagnostic criteria and therapeutic …

Background Trapped temporal horn (TTH) is a localized hydrocephalus that can be treated
with cerebrospinal fluid diversion. Refined temporal-to-frontal horn shunt (RTFHS) through …

OBJECTIVE Programmable valves have gained increasing popularity in the complex
treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus. Over the last decade, adjustable serial valves have …

Background Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a syndrome that was characterized
several decades ago; however, its optimal diagnosis and management remain unclear. Our …

Background Ventriculopleural shunting (VPLS) is recognized as an alternative method when
the standard ventriculoperitoneal shunting (VPS) is not applicable. Nevertheless, there is …

Background Programmable valve (PV) has been shown as a solution to the high revision
rate in pediatric hydrocephalus patients, but it remains controversial among adults. This …

Objective Although the use of different types of valves has been extensively studied in shunt
surgery for communicating hydrocephalus (cHC), a consensus about the valve type remains …

TO THE EDITOR: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery is a challenge for
neurosurgeons. As a result of infection or mechanical failure, revision is required in 50% of …