The Efficiency of PC-MRI in Diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Prediction of Shunt Response

Algin O., HAKYEMEZ B., PARLAK M.

ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY, vol.17, no.2, pp.181-187, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.acra.2009.08.011
  • Journal Name: ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.181-187
  • Keywords: Cerebral blood flow, magnetic resonance imaging, normal pressure hydrocephalus, PC-MRI, cerebrospinal fluid flow dynamics, subarachnoid space, shunt, CEREBROSPINAL-FLUID FLOW, STROKE VOLUME, HEALTHY-VOLUNTEERS, CEREBRAL AQUEDUCT, ARACHNOID CYSTS, PHASE, DYNAMICS, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, QUANTIFICATION, COMMUNICATION
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Rationale and Objectives: In this prospective study, we aimed to reveal the efficiency of phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) in the diagnosis of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) and prediction of shunt response.