Over-drainage and persistent shunt-dependency in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension treated with shunts and bariatric surgery

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) may lead to visual impairment. Shunt surgery is indicated for refractory IIH-related symptoms that persist despite medical treatment, or those presenting with significant visual decline. Obesity is a risk factor for IIH; a reduction in weight ha...

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Autores principales: Roth, Jonathan, Constantini, Shlomi, Kesler, Anat
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Materias:
Surgical Neurology International: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4683795/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26713173
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.171230

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4683795/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26713173
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.171230

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