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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension associated with mild traumatic brain injury in a pediatric patient – Case report

Brazilian Neurosurgery, 2013
Mild head injury has been described as rare cause of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). In the presence of IIH, initial treatment is clinical and surgical treatment, such as lumboperitoneal shunt. Most cases have a good prognosis.
Carlos Umberto Pereira, Stephanie Chagas Feitosa, Alyne Andrade Lima   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Can Neuroimaging Solve this Mysterious Diagnostic Overlap?

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Volume 12, Issue 12, Page 2111-2112, December 2025.
Shabab Alotaibi, Alfonso Fasano
wiley   +1 more source

Brain herniation and subsequent complications following partial resection of high‐grade glioma: A case report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2024.
Key Clinical Message This case highlights the need for tailored strategies to address issues like brain herniation, subdural hygroma, and cerebrospinal fluid leak, which, if not managed promptly, can lead to long‐term neurological deficits. Additionally, the role of specialized facilities in delivering highly specialized care for managing such ...
Sheheryar Hanif, Irfan Yousaf, Maham Iqbal, Usha Kumari, Salim Surani   +4 more
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May Acute Appendicitis Complicate the Management of Pseudotumor Cerebri in Shunt-Dependent Patients? A Paediatric Case Report

Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Introduction: Shunt-dependent secondary pseudotumor cerebri may remain clinically stable for many years; however, intra-abdominal sepsis such as perforated appendicitis can necessitate abrupt shunt removal, eliminating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Sansal Gedik, Reyhan Nilgun Karakaya, Olgar Ocal, Hatice Deniz Ilhan, Mehmet Saim Kazan   +4 more
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Parent’s involvement in decisions when their child is admitted to hospital with suspected shunt malfunction: study protocol [PDF]

, 2009
Aim.  This paper outlines the protocol for a study aimed at exploring parent’s involvement during professional–parent interactions and decisions about their child’s care in the context of suspected shunt malfunction. Background.
Smith, Joanna, Bekker, Hilary, Chatwin, John, Cheater, Francine, Bekker, H, Chatwin, J, Smith, J, Cheater, F   +7 more
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Lumboperitoneal Shunt Transection during Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Posterior Instrumentation: A Case Report and Literature Review

Formosan Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has rapidly gained popularity over the past decade; however, MIS pedicle screw placement can pose risks to existing devices, such as lumboperitoneal (LP) shunts, if the surgeon is unaware of their presence.
Yu-Hsi Chen, Yu-Hsuan Chung, Chun-Yi Li, Ming-Hsien Hu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Predictive Value of Digital Neuropsychological and Gait Assessments on Shunt Outcome in Patients With Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research
BackgroundThe cerebrospinal fluid drainage test is crucial for evaluating patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) before shunt surgery, while traditional methods have low sensitivity.
Hanlin Cai, Keru Huang, Zilong Hao, Na Hu, Hui Gao, Feng Yang, Shiyu Feng, Linyuan Qin, Ruihan Wang, Xiyue Yang, Shan Wang, Qian Liao, Yi Liu, Dong Zhou, Liangxue Zhou, Jiaojiang He, Qin Chen   +16 more
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Lumbar pseudomeningocele following blunt trauma without spinal fractures

Brazilian Neurosurgery, 2013
The lumbar pseudomeningocele (PSM) is an uncommon condition, mainly, after a lumbar blunt trauma. The authors present a rare case of PSM following a lumbar blunt trauma which did not show any abnormalities in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the ...
José Alberto Gonçalves da Silva, Adailton Arcanjo dos Santos Junior   +1 more
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Lumboperitoneal Shunt Catheter Leakage From the Thecal Sac Treated by Blood Patch

, 2006
Lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS) placement is an effective treatment for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The operation can be complicated by post-operative headache due to intracranial hypotension.
Yaping J. Liao; William P. Dillon; Cynthia T. Chin; Michael W. McDermott; Jonathan C. Horton
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The role of lumboperitoneal shunts in the treatment of syringomyelia

, 2010
Object The role of thecoperitoneal shunts in the management of syringomyelia is not well defined. In this study, the authors analyze the outcome of lumboperitoneal shunt procedures carried out to treat syringomyelia in their institution.
Chima O. Oluigbo, Graham Flint, Karen Thacker   +2 more
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