Usefulness of third ventricle volumetry in patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Objective: To use third ventricle morphometric variables as a tool for the selection of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) who are candidates for ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS).

Material And Methods: Retrospective study enrolling patients with iNPH. Katzman infusion test was performed and a Rout > 12 mmHg/mL/min was considered a positive result.

Evaluating the optimal number of burr-holes for treating chronic subdural haematomas: good results from a single burr-hole?

Introduction: Chronic subdural haematomas (cSDH) are one of the most common types of traumatic intracranial lesion. Burr-hole craniostomy followed by closed-system drainage has become the treatment of choice. However, there is no definitive indication as to the number of burr-holes needed.