Related factors for the motor recovery after vectriculoperitoneal shunt in normal pressure hydrocephalus
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4203.2010.12.010
- VernacularTitle:正常压力性脑积水分流术后运动功能恢复的相关因素分析
- Author:
Xianghua ZHANG
;
Cang LIU
;
Xiangen SHI
;
Junhua HE
;
Jing ZHANG
;
Quanshan AI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Normal pressure hydrocephalus;
Ventriculoperitoneal shunting
- From:
International Journal of Surgery
2010;37(12):819-822
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS)is preferable in treatment for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). In this study, the factors related to the motor recovery after VPS were analysed.Method Twenty-six patients were treated with VPS, and four factors, that are duration of symptoms, open lumbar puncture(LP) pressure, improvement after LP ,and motor recovery of twelve months after operation,were assessed. Results Twelve months after VPS, the better motor recovery after VPS was related to shorter duration of symptoms, higher open LP pressure, and symptom improvement after LP. Conclusion The patients with shorter duration of symptoms, higher open LP pressure, and symptom improvement after LP are often responsive to VPS.
