Serial Tap Test of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: impact on cognitive function and its meaning
Abstract Background Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) is characterized by gait disturbance, urinary incontinence and cognitive decline. Symptoms are potentially reversible and treatment is based on cerebrospinal fluid shunting. The tap test (TT) is used to identify patients that will b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | Fluids and Barriers of the CNS |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12987-021-00254-3 |