Research from University Hospital Tubingen Provides New Study Findings on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (17 years of experience with shunt systems in normal pressure hydrocephalus - From differential pressure to gravitational valves).
In: Cardiovascular Week, 2024-04-08, S. 766-766
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A recent study conducted at the University Hospital Tubingen examined the use of shunt systems in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The researchers found that the complication rate of shunting for NPH has improved over the years, particularly with the use of overdrainage protection. However, the study also revealed that gravitational valves, which are used to prevent overdrainage, may be associated with more shunt obstruction. The findings suggest that there is a trade-off between preventing overdrainage and avoiding shunt dysfunction. Further research is needed to better understand the optimal shunt system for NPH patients. [Extracted from the article]
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Research from University Hospital Tubingen Provides New Study Findings on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (17 years of experience with shunt systems in normal pressure hydrocephalus - From differential pressure to gravitational valves).
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Zeitschrift: | Cardiovascular Week, 2024-04-08, S. 766-766 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
Medientyp: | serialPeriodical |
ISSN: | 1543-6853 (print) |
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