ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Hydrocephalus
;
shunt treatment, complications
;
intracranial hypertension
;
intracranial hypotension
;
amaurosis
;
reversible visual loss
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Report on three hydrocephalic, shunt dependent children, who became blind due to shunt malfunction and rapidly decreased intracranial pressure. They regained vision several days (one case) or several months (2 cases) after shunt revision. The related literature is reviewed and possible pathophysiological mechanisms are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01669994
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