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Petrella G, Ciarlo S, Elia S, Piaz RD, Nucera P, Pompucci A, Palmieri M, Pesce A. Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: The Real Social and Economic Burden of a Possibly Enormous Underdiagnosis Problem. Tomography 2023; 9:2006-2015. [PMID: 37987343 PMCID: PMC10661316 DOI: 10.3390/tomography9060157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) typically affects the elderly and can cause cognitive decline, resulting in its differential diagnosis with other neurodegenerative conditions. Moreover, it is probably underdiagnosed; such under- and misdiagnosis prevents the patient from receiving the right treatment and significantly affects the quality of life and life expectancy. This investigation is an in-depth analysis of the actual incidence of iNPH in the population of the province served by our hospital (circa 580,000 individuals). The first phase of this study was conducted by visualizing a total of 1232 brain CT scans performed in the Emergency Departments of the four hospitals of our network on patients who were admitted for different complaints yet screened as suspicious for iNPH. Subsequently, corresponding Emergency Department medical records were investigated to understand the medical history of each patient in search of elements attributable to an alteration of CSF dynamics. The cohort of positive CT scans, according to the radiological and clinical inclusion criteria, included 192 patients. Among the reasons to require acute medical care, "Fall" was the most common. The cumulative incidence of CT scans suggestive of iNPH among the patients undergoing CT scans was as high as 15.58%, and the period prevalence calculated for the total amount of patients accessing the Emergency Departments was 1.084%. The real incidence of iNPH in the population may be underestimated, and the social burden linked to the assistance of patients suffering from such untreated conditions could be significantly relieved.
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- Gianpaolo Petrella
- Neurosurgery Division, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti” General Hospital, Via Guido Reni 1, 04100 Latina, Italy; (G.P.); (S.C.); (S.E.); (A.P.)
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- Neurosurgery Division, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti” General Hospital, Via Guido Reni 1, 04100 Latina, Italy; (G.P.); (S.C.); (S.E.); (A.P.)
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- Neurosurgery Division, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti” General Hospital, Via Guido Reni 1, 04100 Latina, Italy; (G.P.); (S.C.); (S.E.); (A.P.)
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- Emergency Department, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti” General Hospital, Via Guido Reni 1, 04100 Latina, Italy;
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- Emergency Department, A.O. “Dono Svizzero” General Hospital, Via Appia Lato Napoli, 04023 Formia, Italy;
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- Neurosurgery Division, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti” General Hospital, Via Guido Reni 1, 04100 Latina, Italy; (G.P.); (S.C.); (S.E.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Human Neurosciences, Neurosurgery Division, Università “La Sapienza” di Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Roma, Italy;
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- Neurosurgery Division, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti” General Hospital, Via Guido Reni 1, 04100 Latina, Italy; (G.P.); (S.C.); (S.E.); (A.P.)
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Sakurai A, Tsunemi T, Shimada T, Kawamura K, Nakajima M, Miyajima M, Hattori N. Effect of comorbid Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia on the course of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. J Neurosurg 2022; 137:1302-1309. [PMID: 35276660 DOI: 10.3171/2022.1.jns212282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of concomitant Parkinson's disease (PD) and PD dementia (PD/PDD) on the course of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), especially as related to the outcome of lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS) surgery. METHODS The authors retrospectively analyzed patients with iNPH without accompanying disorders (iNPH alone [iNPHa]) and iNPH concomitant with PD/PDD (iNPHc+PD/PDD) who had presented to their department between 2010 and 2019. The diagnosis of iNPHc+PD/PDD was established using the diagnostic criteria of the Movement Disorder Society. The effect of LPS surgery on clinical symptoms and striatum volumes was evaluated. RESULTS Thirty-three patients with iNPHa and 23 patients with iNPHc+PD/PDD were identified. Comorbid PD/PDD significantly worsened clinical outcome as measured by the iNPH grading scale, modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and Hoehn and Yahr (HY) scale. LPS surgery improved the iNPH score including gait disturbance (p < 0.01), cognitive impairment (p = 0.02), and urinary disturbance (p < 0.01) in iNPHa and improved gait disturbance (p = 0.01) and urinary disturbance (p = 0.03) in iNPHc+PD/PDD for 1 year. Comorbid synucleinopathies maintained worse mRS scores and HY stages for 3 years, and LPS surgery extended overall survival (p = 0.003), as well as the period of sustained mRS scores (p = 0.04) and HY stages (p = 0.004) in iNPHc+PD/PDD. Both caudate and putamen volumes were reduced in iNPHa (p < 0.01) compared to those in controls and in patients with iNPHc+PD/PDD compared to those in patients with PD/PDD (p < 0.01), and LPS surgery restored caudate volumes in both groups. CONCLUSIONS These results revealed that comorbid PD/PDD deteriorates the clinical course of iNPH and that LPS surgery is recommended regardless of this comorbidity.
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- Anri Sakurai
- 1Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- 1Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- 1Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo; and
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- 3Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo Tokyo Koto Geriatric Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1Department of Neurology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo
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Fang X, Deng Y, Xu X, Shu W, Tang F, Li S, Zhu T, Zhang L, Zhong P, Mao R. One-year outcome of a lumboperitoneal shunt in older adults with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Front Surg 2022; 9:977123. [PMID: 36211266 PMCID: PMC9535338 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.977123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS) is now an effective surgical modality for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), but there is still a lack of clinical data on LPS in older adult iNPH patients in China. We aim to report the shunt effect and the complications of older adult iNPH patients treated with LPS at a single center in Shanghai, China. Methods We conducted a retrospective study among adults over 60 years old who were diagnosed as iNPH and treated with LPS from September 2016 to December 2020. The shunt effect was evaluated from two dimensions of functional and symptomatic improvement 3 months and 1 year after surgery, respectively. The potential factors related to the shunt effect one year after surgery were explored by comparing the effect between different subgroups and conducting multivariate logistic regression analysis. Result A total of 85 patients were included in this study, ranging from 60 to 93 years old, with an average age of 74.7. The function and symptoms were better both 3 months and 1 year after surgery than before (P < 0.001). At the 1-year postoperation follow-up, the functional and symptomatic improvement rates were 72.9% and 90.6%, respectively. The symptomatic improvement rates of gait, urination, and cognition were 74.1%, 72.9%, and 60.0%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that improvement in function was much more possible in patients with less than 24 months from symptom onset to surgery (OR = 24.57, P < 0.001) and those with disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid-space hydrocephalus (OR = 5.88, P = 0.048); improvement in gait was also more possible in patients with less than 24 months from symptom onset to surgery (OR = 5.29, P = 0.017); improvement in urination was more possible in patients with diabetes (OR = 4.76, P = 0.019), and improvement in cognition was more possible in patients with preoperative modified Rankin scale level lower than 4 (OR = 3.51, P = 0.040). Minor operation-related complications were seen in 27 patients (31.8%) and severe complications in 6 patients (7.1%). Conclusion LPS could improve the function and symptoms of older adult iNPH patients. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease could improve the shunt effect of the patients. Older adult iNPH patients with higher age ranges could achieve comparable shunt results compared with younger adults.
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- Xuhao Fang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Correspondence: Ping Zhong Renling Mao
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Medicine, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Correspondence: Ping Zhong Renling Mao
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Popal AM, Zhu Z, Guo X, Zheng Z, Cai C, Jiang H, Zhang J, Shao A, Zhu J. Outcomes of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in Patients With Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus 2 Years After Surgery. Front Surg 2021; 8:641561. [PMID: 34869547 PMCID: PMC8634250 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.641561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the outcomes and prognostic factors of ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VP-shunts) in patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) at 6 months and 2 years after surgery. Method: We retrospectively analyzed 68 patients admitted to our institute and diagnosed with probable iNPH from January 2017 to March 2021. All patients underwent VP-shunt surgery with a programmable valve, and their outcomes were assessed via the Krauss index and modified Rankin scale (mRS) at 6 months and 2 years post-surgery. Univariate and multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify the prognostic factors. Results: The mean age of the patients was 71.1 ± 8.4 (mean ± standard deviation) years. On the Krauss improvement index, 6-month follow-up results were available for 68 patients. Of these patients, 91.2% experienced attenuation of their preoperative symptoms, with a mean Krauss index of 0.58 ± 0.27, and 48 patients (70.6%) had a Krauss index ≥0.5. Two-year follow-up results were available for 33 patients; 90.9% of them had sustained improvement, with a Krauss index of 0.54 ± 0.31, and 21 patients (66.3%) had a Krauss index ≥0.5. Thirty-three patients (58%) were living independently after 2 years (mRS 0–2). The outcomes were worse for patients with multiple comorbidities. Neither an increased patient age nor a prolonged history of illness was statistically significant prognostic factors for adverse outcomes of VP-shunt surgery. Conclusion: Surgical treatment was well-tolerated by patients with iNPH who received VP-shunts. Most patients experienced attenuation of their preoperative symptoms. Multiple concurrent comorbidities should be considered as adverse prognostic factors before shunt insertion in patients with iNPH.
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- Abdul Malik Popal
- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Kimura T, Yamada S, Sugimura T, Seki T, Miyano M, Fukuda S, Takeuchi S, Miyata S, Tucker A, Fujita T, Hashizume A, Izumi N, Kawasaki K, Nakagaki A, Sako K. Preoperative Predictive Factors of Short-Term Outcome in Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. World Neurosurg 2021; 151:e399-e406. [PMID: 33895373 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.04.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) by ventriculoperitoneal (VP) or lumboperitoneal (LP) shunting can achieve long-term recovery of activities of daily living; however, in a subset of patients, maintenance of independence lasted for <6 months. This study examined positive preoperative predictive factors of short-term outcome for shunted iNPH patients. METHODS Over a 9-year period, consecutive patients from multiple centers diagnosed with probable iNPH underwent either VP or LP shunt surgery. Preoperative variables of age, symptom duration, iNPH severity, tap test response, and magnetic resonance imaging findings of disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid space hydrocephalus (DESH) or incomplete DESH were retrospectively evaluated in relation to 1-year postoperative outcome. RESULTS Outcome for 154 shunt patients (12 VP, 142 LP) as measured by postoperative disability modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and iNPH-gait disturbance (GD) was the same regardless of age. Symptom duration was inversely correlated with both iNPH severity (P < 0.0001) and postoperative improvement at 1 year (P = 0.0015). Severity also correlated inversely with postoperative improvement at 1 year (P < 0.0001). Age was not significantly correlated with the degree of postoperative improvement (mRS: P = 0.487; iNPH grading scale [GD]: P = 0.725). Outcome at 1 year (mRS, gait domain, and activities of daily living significantly improved in patients with a good response to the tap test (P < 0.0001) Preoperative DESH correlated with improvement in mRS and GD (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Mild preoperative iNPH severity, shorter preoperative symptom duration, good tap test response, and complete DESH were associated with good short-term postoperative outcome at 1 year. These positive factors may be useful for prediction of short-term surgical outcome in iNPH patients.
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- Teruo Kimura
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, Kitami Red Cross Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rakuwakai Otowa, Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dohtoh Neurosurgery Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kitami Red Cross Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Bihoro Clinic, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Katsuragaoka Clinic, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Abashiri Neurosurgery Rehabilitation Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Abashiri Neurosurgery Rehabilitation Hospital, Hokkaidō, Japan
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- Department of Computer Sciences, Kitami Institute of Technology, Kitami, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nayoro General Hospital, Nayoro City, Japan
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Nakajima M, Yamada S, Miyajima M, Ishii K, Kuriyama N, Kazui H, Kanemoto H, Suehiro T, Yoshiyama K, Kameda M, Kajimoto Y, Mase M, Murai H, Kita D, Kimura T, Samejima N, Tokuda T, Kaijima M, Akiba C, Kawamura K, Atsuchi M, Hirata Y, Matsumae M, Sasaki M, Yamashita F, Aoki S, Irie R, Miyake H, Kato T, Mori E, Ishikawa M, Date I, Arai H. Guidelines for Management of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (Third Edition): Endorsed by the Japanese Society of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2021; 61:63-97. [PMID: 33455998 PMCID: PMC7905302 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.st.2020-0292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Among the various disorders that manifest with gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence in the elderly population, idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is becoming of great importance. The first edition of these guidelines for management of iNPH was published in 2004, and the second edition in 2012, to provide a series of timely, evidence-based recommendations related to iNPH. Since the last edition, clinical awareness of iNPH has risen dramatically, and clinical and basic research efforts on iNPH have increased significantly. This third edition of the guidelines was made to share these ideas with the international community and to promote international research on iNPH. The revision of the guidelines was undertaken by a multidisciplinary expert working group of the Japanese Society of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus in conjunction with the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare research project. This revision proposes a new classification for NPH. The category of iNPH is clearly distinguished from NPH with congenital/developmental and acquired etiologies. Additionally, the essential role of disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid-space hydrocephalus (DESH) in the imaging diagnosis and decision for further management of iNPH is discussed in this edition. We created an algorithm for diagnosis and decision for shunt management. Diagnosis by biomarkers that distinguish prognosis has been also initiated. Therefore, diagnosis and treatment of iNPH have entered a new phase. We hope that this third edition of the guidelines will help patients, their families, and healthcare professionals involved in treating iNPH.
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- Madoka Nakajima
- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shiga University of Medical Science, Ohtsu, Shiga, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo Tokyo Koto Geriatric Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology for Community Health and Medicine, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Surgery, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya City University, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chibaken Saiseikai Narashino Hospital, Narashino, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Noto General Hospital, Nanao, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kitami Red Cross Hospital, Kitami, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo Kyosai Hospital, Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Functional Brain Imaging Research, National Institute of Radiological Science, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Chiba, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokushinkai Megumino Hospital, Eniwa, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo Tokyo Koto Geriatric Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center, Jifukai Atsuchi Neurosurgical Hospital, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto Takumadai Hospital, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery at Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Ultrahigh Field MRI, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Iwate Medical University, Yahaba, Iwate, Japan
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- Division of Ultrahigh Field MRI, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Iwate Medical University, Yahaba, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Nishinomiya Kyoritsu Rehabilitation Hospital, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
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- Division of Neurology and Clinical Neuroscience, Department of Internal Medicine III, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Department of Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, Osaka University United Graduate School of Child Development, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center, Rakuwakai Otowa Hospital, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Fasano A, Espay AJ, Tang-Wai DF, Wikkelsö C, Krauss JK. Gaps, Controversies, and Proposed Roadmap for Research in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Mov Disord 2020; 35:1945-1954. [PMID: 32959936 DOI: 10.1002/mds.28251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus is considered common but remains underinvestigated. There are no uniformly accepted diagnostic criteria and therapeutic guidelines. We summarize the accumulated evidence regarding the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus, highlighting the many gaps and controversies, including diagnostic challenges, the frequent association with neurodegeneration and vascular disease, and the many unknowns regarding patient selection and outcome predictors. A roadmap to fill these gaps and solve the controversies around this condition is also proposed. More evidence is required with respect to diagnostic criteria, the value of ancillary testing, prospective population-based studies and novel trial designs. Furthermore, a need exists to develop new advanced options in shunt technology. © 2020 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
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- Alfonso Fasano
- Edmond J. Safra Program in Parkinson's Disease and Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, UHN, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Krembil Brain Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Center for Advancing Neurotechnological Innovation to Application, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Howard Cohen Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program, University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Krembil Brain Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Howard Cohen Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Program, University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,University Health Network Memory Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hydrocephalus Research Unit, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical School Hannover, Hannover, Germany.,Center for Systems Neuroscience, Hannover, Germany
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Tudor KI, Nemir J, Pavliša G, Mrak G, Bilić E, Borovečki F. Management of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) - a retrospective study. Br J Neurosurg 2020; 34:316-320. [PMID: 32046512 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1726288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Background: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is communicating hydrocephalus characterised by normal intraventricular pressures. It presents with the triad of gait impairment, cognitive decline, and urinary incontinence. The term idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is used in cases where the etiology is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and management of iNPH in our institution.Method: This was a retrospective study carried out at a tertiary health care center. Retrospective case series analysis was conducted using the existing electronic medical record data (2009-2017) on patients with hydrocephalus.Results: Forty-two (6.7%) patients with iNPH were identified, mean age 71.5 ± 8.8 years, 21 male (mean age 71.5 ± 9.3 years) and 21 female (mean age 71.5 ± 8.5 years). Ataxia was recorded in 39, symptoms of dementia in 31, and urinary incontinence in 29 patients. Forty patients were treated surgically by placing a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. One of the two patients treated by endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) was subsequently treated by placing a VP shunt due to clinical deterioration. Significant improvements were noticed in cognitive and urinary symptoms, in the triad symptom sum score on the Japanese NPH scale, as well as in Evans' index and callosal angle (CA) on brain MRI (p < 0.05). Significant positive correlation was found between age and gait disturbance (Spearman's rho = 49.86% p = 0.0017), age and incontinence (Spearman's rho = 35.22%, p = 0.0351), age and triad symptom sum score (Spearman's rho = 44.67%, p = 0.0056), female gender and dementia (Spearman's rho = 34.94%, p = 0.0367), and among all three variables on the Japanese NPH scale (p < 0.0001).Conclusions: Treatment of iNPH with VP shunt showed significant improvement. A properly designed study is required to address the efficacy of ETV in the treatment of iNPH.
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- Katarina Ivana Tudor
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Krahulik D, Vaverka M, Hrabalek L, Hampl M, Halaj M, Jablonsky J, Langova K. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt in treating of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus-single-center study. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2020; 162:1-7. [PMID: 31728709 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04135-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECT Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is the only variant of dementia disorders possibly treatable by neurosurgical intervention. iNPH is a neurodegenerative condition clinically characterized by gait ataxia, urinary incontinence, and memory disturbance. We present one of the largest single-center studies, which was designed to prove efficacy of our low-pressure setting of gravitational valve at all three symptoms of iNPH and to find statistically significant cut-off time for best clinical improvement according to the duration of symptoms. METHODS Sixty-one consecutive patients (mean age 74.9 ± 5.3) with iNPH were prospectively observed from the time of surgery with minimal 6 months follow-up. All patients underwent implantation of the same type of gravitational valve with the same setting-pro GAV with low opening pressure at 5 cm H2O-and were operated by the same team of 2 neurosurgeons. We statistically evaluated gait disturbance, psychological changes, and incontinence preoperatively and at 6 months after surgery and timing of the surgery according to the duration of symptoms and to the age. RESULTS Paired t test showed a statistically significant increase in MMSE, a statistically significant decrease in 10-m walk test and 360 deg. rotation test (p < 0.0001). The correlation among the change of the MMSE, the walk test, and the rotation test, and the age and time of symptoms' duration was verified by Pearson's correlation coefficient. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed a medium strong correlation between the change of MMSE and the time of symptoms (r = - 0.580; p < 0.0001) and between the change of the number of steps and the time of symptoms (r = 0.517, p < 0.0001). There was a statistically significant weak (poor) correlation between the change of the walk test and the time of symptoms (r = 0.351, p = 0.006). All 3 ROC tests confirmed optimal cut-off for the best improvement of symptoms as 9.5 months of the symptom duration. CONCLUSIONS We proved statistical significant optimal cut-off for the best improvement of the symptoms as 9.5 months of the symptom duration. This study also confirmed successful treatment of iNPH with VP shunting using low pressure setting of gravitational valve with overall improvement in 75% and low over drainage complications in 5% We proved statistically significant increase in MMSE, decrease in 10 m walk test and number of steps test, p < 0.0001.
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- David Krahulik
- Neurosurgical Clinic - Faculty Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 6, 77520, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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- Neurosurgical Clinic - Faculty Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 6, 77520, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Neurosurgical Clinic - Faculty Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 6, 77520, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Neurosurgical Clinic - Faculty Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 6, 77520, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Neurosurgical Clinic - Faculty Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 6, 77520, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Neurosurgical Clinic - Faculty Hospital Olomouc, I.P. Pavlova 6, 77520, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biophysics, Palacky University Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Skalický P, Mládek A, Vlasák A, De Lacy P, Beneš V, Bradáč O. Normal pressure hydrocephalus—an overview of pathophysiological mechanisms and diagnostic procedures. Neurosurg Rev 2019; 43:1451-1464. [DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01201-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Giordan E, Palandri G, Lanzino G, Murad MH, Elder BD. Outcomes and complications of different surgical treatments for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurosurg 2018; 131:1024-1036. [PMID: 30497150 DOI: 10.3171/2018.5.jns1875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Different CSF diversion procedures (ventriculoperitoneal, ventriculoatrial, and lumboperitoneal shunting) have been utilized for the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. More recently, endoscopic third ventriculostomy has been suggested as a reasonable alternative in some studies. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess overall rates of favorable outcomes and adverse events for each of these treatments. An additional objective was to determine the outcomes and complication rates in relation to the type of valve utilized (fixed vs programmable). METHODS Multiple databases (PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Ovid Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Ovid Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Scopus) were searched for studies involving patients with idiopathic ventriculomegaly, no secondary cause of hydrocephalus, opening pressure < 25 mm Hg on high-volume tap or drainage trial, and age > 60 years. Outcomes included the proportion of patients who showed improvement in gait, cognition, and bladder function. Adverse events considered in the analysis included postoperative ischemic/hemorrhagic complications, subdural fluid collections, seizures, need for revision surgery, and infection. RESULTS A total of 33 studies, encompassing 2461 patients, were identified. More than 75% of patients experienced improvement after shunting, without significant differences among the different techniques utilized. Overall, gait improvement was observed in 75% of patients, cognitive function improvement in more than 60%, and improvement of incontinence in 55%. Adjustable valves were associated with a reduction in revisions (12% vs 32%) and subdural collections (9% vs 22%) as compared to fixed valves. CONCLUSIONS Outcomes did not differ significantly among different CSF diversion techniques, and overall improvement was reported in more than 75% of patients. The use of programmable valves decreased the incidence of revision surgery and of subdural collections after surgery, potentially justifying the higher initial cost associated with these valves.
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- 2IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna, Division of Neurosurgery, Bellaria Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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One-year outcome of patients with posttraumatic hydrocephalus treated by lumboperitoneal shunt: an observational study from China. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2018; 160:2031-2038. [PMID: 30109497 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3654-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS) attracts increasing number of research interest in the treatment of hydrocephalus due to minimal invasiveness. However, the outcome of LPS-treated posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is poorly learnt, remaining unknown to date. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed adult patients with PTH treated by LPS in our department between May 2013 and Apr 2017. Baseline characteristics, preoperative clinical features, symptomatic and imageologic improvement, and postoperative complications were synchronously investigated. All patients were followed up to 1 year after LPS to determine the shunt outcome and quality of life. Furthermore, the Kaplan-Meier curve was drawn and binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify the possible predictive factors of shunt failure. RESULTS Thirty-eight eligible patients were included in our study. Five days after LPS, chronic hydrocephalus scores (CHS; 10.26 ± 5.17 vs 5.21 ± 3.75; P < 0.001) and Evans index (0.36 ± 0.06 vs 0.28 ± 0.06; P < 0.001) were significantly improved with statistical difference. The overall incidence of complications was 50% (19 patients) while hydrocephalus-associated death or shunt failure was not observed immediately after LPS. According to the 1-year follow-up, most of the patients obtained good prognosis while 16 patients (42.1%) were failed, including 15 patients (39.5%) underwent shunt revision and one patient (2.6%) was dead ascribing to shunt malfunction. However, we failed to screen out any factors contributing to LPS failure. CONCLUSION To sum up, we have, for the first time, demonstrated that LPS could be a potential option to treat PTH.
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Shaw R, Mahant N, Jacobson E, Owler B. A Review of Clinical Outcomes for Gait and Other Variables in the Surgical Treatment of Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Mov Disord Clin Pract 2016; 3:331-341. [PMID: 30363503 PMCID: PMC6178707 DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.12335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2015] [Revised: 01/07/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) is a treatable cause of gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, and urinary incontinence. This clinical triad of symptoms occurs in association with ventriculomegaly and normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure. Although the treatment outcomes after CSF shunting for INPH have improved significantly since its first description in 1965, shortcomings in our understanding still remain. Not all INPH patients exhibit clinical improvement after shunting, and it is challenging to identify patients who are more likely to benefit from shunting. METHODS The Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, and PubMed databases were searched for English-language publications between 1965 and October 2015. Reference lists of publications were also manually searched for additional publications. RESULTS The findings of this review indicate that, despite efforts to improve patient selection, the degree of clinical improvement after shunting continues to demonstrate significant variability both within and between studies. These discrepancies in treatment outcomes are the result of controversies in 3 distinct but interrelated domains: the underlying pathophysiology of INPH, the diagnosis of INPH, and the identification of likely shunt-responders. CONCLUSIONS This review focuses on these 3 areas and their relation to surgical treatment outcomes. Despite the limitations of published outcome studies and limitations in our understanding of INPH pathophysiology, shunting is a safe and effective means of achieving meaningful clinical improvement in most patients with INPH.
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- Richard Shaw
- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of New South WalesSydneyAustralia
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- Department of NeurologyWestmead HospitalSydneyAustralia
- Western Clinical School: Medicine (Westmead)University of SydneySydneyAustralia
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- Department of NeurosurgeryPrince of Wales HospitalSydneyAustralia
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- Department of NeurosurgerySydney Adventist HospitalSydneyAustralia
- Department of SurgeryUniversity of SydneySydneyAustralia
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Hung AL, Moran D, Vakili S, Fialho H, Sankey EW, Jusué-Torres I, Elder BD, Goodwin CR, Lu J, Robison J, Rigamonti D. Predictors of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Revision in Patients with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. World Neurosurg 2016; 90:76-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.02.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Czepko R, Cieslicki K. Repeated assessment of suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus in non-shunted cases. A prospective study based on the constant rate lumbar infusion test. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2016; 158:855-63; discussion 863. [PMID: 26923798 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-016-2732-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Only a few reports have been published on the natural history of non-shunted patients suspected of having NPH. The aim of this study is to follow up a group of such cases. METHODS It was possible to follow up 27 patients who had not been qualified for shunting after the primary diagnosis. An assessment of Hakim's triad was performed, together with an analysis of radiological parameters and the results of lumbar infusion tests (LITs), both on admission and at the later date (on average, after 5.6 months). All parameters were analyzed with respect to periventricular lucency (PVL), atrophy, type of NPH, and the age of the patients. RESULTS There were no deteriorations and six patients improved. Those who were over 50 and who had no PVL or secondary NPH tended to improve more frequently. Significant improvement of dementia was noted (p = 0.042) in all cases, and in the group of patients without PVL (p = 0.04). The size of the ventricles did not change significantly. The values of the resistance to outflow (R), elastance (E), and ICP remained stable. CONCLUSIONS Analysis of our series revealed that the patients suspected of having NPH who had not been qualified for shunting did not deteriorate, while some of them even improved significantly as far as the level of dementia was concerned. As the CT and LIT parameters remained stable, there were no indications for repeating these examinations, at least within the period of nearly 6 months, which followed the primary diagnosis.
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- Ryszard Czepko
- Department of Neurosurgery, St. Raphael's Hospital, 12 Bochenka str, 30-001, Krakow, Poland.
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- Laboratory of Bioflows, Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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Moran D, Hung A, Vakili S, Fialho H, Jeon L, Sankey EW, Jusué-Torres I, Lu J, Goodwin CR, Elder BD, Rigamonti D. Comparison of outcomes between patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus who received a primary versus a salvage shunt. J Clin Neurosci 2016; 29:117-20. [PMID: 26898583 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2015.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the treatment of choice for communicating hydrocephalus; however, the extent to which VP shunting is able to relieve symptoms in patients who had previously been treated with cerebrospinal fluid diverting therapy at an outside institution remains unclear. A retrospective review of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus treated with VP shunts at a single institution between 1993 and 2013 was conducted. Patients were classified as having received a primary VP shunt if they had not been previously treated with a VP shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, lumboperitoneal shunt, or endoscopic third ventriculostomy. Patients were classified as having received a salvage VP shunt if they had been previously treated by one of these four modalities at an outside institution prior to their presentation to our institution. There were 357 patients who received a primary shunt and 33 patients who received a salvage shunt. Patients who had a salvage shunt placed had significantly higher odds of requiring a future revision (54% versus 41%; odds ratio=2.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.24-6.57; p=0.014). Patients who received a salvage shunt had statistically significantly lower rates of gait improvement at 6months in comparison to patients who received a primary shunt (relative risk=0.35; 95% CI: 0.14-0.87; p=0.025). Despite these findings, there was no significant difference at last follow-up in improvement in gait, continence, and cognition, indicating that outcomes for patients requiring a salvage shunt were comparable to patients receiving a primary shunt.
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- Dane Moran
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Hakim-Adams syndrome is little known, although quite common disease. The etiology is not fully clear. Pathogenetic mechanisms included the blockage of cerebrospinal fluid outflow along the upper lateral surface of the brain, development of hydrocephalus with the expansion of the brain ventricles while maintaining normotensive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Main manifestations are ataxia, apraxia, symptoms of dementia and urinary disturbances, up to incontinence. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms, exploratory lumbar and neuroimaging. Main treatment is ventriculoperitoneal (stomach) shunt placement for fluid drainage. Timely surgical intervention gives good results and improves quality of life of patients.
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- I A Shamov
- Dagestan State Medical Academy, Makhachkala
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Valckx WJARM, Duarte Conde MP, Claassen JAHR, van Lindert EJ, Olde Rikkert MGM. [Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and the older patient]. Tijdschr Gerontol Geriatr 2015; 46:168-73. [PMID: 25904439 DOI: 10.1007/s12439-015-0123-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH) is characterized by the clinical triad of cognitive disorders, gait impairment and urinary incontinence. The treatment is the implantation of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. At present there are still no high quality determinants to predict the long term outcome after shunt implantation, because studies are likely to be biased, use many different study methods and are difficult to interpret by potential concomitant neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer and vascular dementia. Because this comorbidity also determines whether the expected positive outcome of a shunt outweighs the risk of complications, a critical multidisciplinary analysis of comorbidity, frailty and patient preferences is a precondition to realize added value.
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Gölz L, Ruppert FH, Meier U, Lemcke J. Outcome of modern shunt therapy in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus 6 years postoperatively. J Neurosurg 2014; 121:771-5. [DOI: 10.3171/2014.6.jns131211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Shunt therapy in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) can improve symptoms in 84% of patients 1 year postoperatively. Therefore, implantation of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) prevents or at least prolongs the time during which patients are not dependent on care from others because of gait disorder or dementia. In this study, the medium-term results of modern shunt therapy were evaluated.
Methods
The authors retrospectively studied outcome in iNPH patients in whom VPSs were implanted. At yearly follow-up examinations over at least 6 years, clinical symptoms were recorded according to the NPH recovery rate (NPH-RR): (preoperative Kiefer Scale [KS] score − postoperative KS score)/(preoperative KS score × 10). Time and cause of death over this period were also analyzed.
Results
Among the 147 patients treated for iNPH in the period between 1997 and 2006, 69 had died at the time of the authors' survey. Sixty-one patients reached the 6-year examination. The median age was 64 years (range 33–83 years) at the time of VPS implantation and 73 years (range 41–91 years) at the time of this study. Six years after shunt implantation, the median KS score was significantly lower than the preoperative score (4.3 vs 8.1 points). Fifty-nine percent of 61 patients had an excellent outcome, 15% had satisfactory benefit, and 26% had unsatisfactory results 6 years postoperatively. Three of the 147 patients who underwent implantation of a VPS died of cerebral diseases 4–10 years postoperatively.
Conclusions
Implantation of a VPS is a safe procedure and can improve symptoms in 74% of patients with iNPH in the longer term.
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Gölz L, Lemcke J, Meier U. Indications for valve-pressure adjustments of gravitational assisted valves in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Surg Neurol Int 2013; 4:140. [PMID: 24231878 PMCID: PMC3814988 DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.119879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/01/2013] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background: Modern ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) are programmable, which enables clinicians to adjust valve-pressure according to their patients’ individual needs. The aim of this retrospective analysis is to evaluate indications for valve-pressure adjustments in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). Methods: Patients operated between 2004 and 2011 diagnosed with iNPH were included. Kiefer-Scale was used to classify each patient. Follow-up exams were conducted 3, 6, and 12 months after shunt implantation and yearly thereafter. Initial valve-pressure was 100 or 70 mmH2O. Planned reductions of the valve-pressure to 70 and 50 mmH2O, respectively, were carried out and reactive adjustment of the valve-pressure to avoid over- and under-drainage were indicated. Results: A total of 52 patients were provided with a Medos-Hakim valveCodman® with a Miethke shunt-assistantAesculap® and 111 patients with a Miethke-proGAVAesculap®. 180 reductions of the valve-pressure took place (65% reactive, 35% planned). Most patients (89%) needed one or two adjustments of their valve-pressures for optimal results. In 41%, an improvement of the symptoms was observed. Gait disorder was improved most often after valve-pressure adjustments (32%). 18 times an elevation of valve-pressure was necessary because of headaches, vertigo, or the development of subdural hygroma. Optimal valve-pressure for most patients was around 50 mmH2O (36%). Conclusion: The goal of shunt therapy in iNPH should usually be valve-pressure settings between 30 and 70 mmH2O. Reactive adjustments of the valve-pressure are useful for therapy of over- and underdrainage symptoms. Planned reductions of the valve opening pressure are effective even if postoperative results are already satisfactory.
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- Leonie Gölz
- Department of Neurosurgery, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Straße 7, 12686, Berlin, Germany
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Paranathala MP, Sitsapesan H, Green AL, Cadoux-Hudson TAD, Pereira EAC. Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: an important differential diagnosis. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2013; 74:564-70. [DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2013.74.10.564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Menaka P Paranathala
- Department of Neurosurgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 9DU
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- Department of Neurosurgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 9DU
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- Department of Neurosurgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 9DU
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- Department of Neurosurgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 9DU
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- Department of Neurosurgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford OX3 9DU
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