CSF Diseases

Question 1

What are the shunt failure rates?

Answer 1

25–40% in first year (most in first few months) then 5% per year, 50% fail at 5 years

Question 2

In NPH, which symptoms respond best to shunting?

Answer 2

incontinence and gait

Question 3

How do NPH patients respond to shunting?

Answer 3

one-third patients improve, one-third halt decline, and one-third do not respond

Question 4

What percent of weight loss usually causes complete resolution of symptoms?

Answer 4

6%