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Chapter 10 - Hydrocephalus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2015

Mypinder S. Sekhon  and
Donald E. Griesdale
By
Mypinder S. Sekhon  and
Donald E. Griesdale
Mypinder S. Sekhon
Affiliation:
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Donald E. Griesdale
Affiliation:
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Mypinder S. Sekhon
Affiliation:
University of British Columbia
Donald E. Griesdale
Affiliation:
University of British Columbia
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Summary

Definition: A disturbance of cerebral spinal fluid formation, flow or absorption resulting in enlarged cerebral spinal fluid compartment within the central nervous system.

  1. Communicating hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus with full communication between the ventricular system and the subarachnoid space. It is usually caused by ineffective CSF absorption or excess CSF production.

  2. Non-communicating hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus results from an obstruction of CSF flow within the path of the ventricular system or its outlets.

  3. Normal pressure hydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus occurring in predominantly elderly patients who exhibit normal intracranial pressure, in spite of increased CSF compartment size.

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Neurocritical Care Essentials
A Practical Guide
 , pp. 101 - 108
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2015

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