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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1990;19(7): 955-964. |
Application of Continuous ICP Monitoring in Deciding Shunt Surgery in Patients with Hydrocephalus. |
Chun Kun Park, Dal Soo Kim, Sang Won Lee, Tae Hoon Jo, Joon Ki Kang, Chang Rak Choi |
Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
The authors present their experience with continuous intracranial pressure(ICP) measurements in 6 adult patients suffering from hydrocephalus. The patients showed atypical symptoms and signs and/or were in complicated situations to decide CSF shunt surgery. The role of ICP measurements in a decision of shunt surgery has been found in those cases. The ICP pattern of plateau waves in conjunction with B-waves could be regarded as an indication of shunt therapy in the light of clinical results. |
Key Words:
Intracranial pressure; Hydrocephalus; Shunt surgery; Plateau waves; B-waves |
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