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Mature patients over sixty,
exhibiting gait disturbance, dementia and
urinary incontinence may not be suffering from Alzheimer's
or other neurodegenerative disorders, but from Normal
Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The cause of this
debilitating condition is unclear, but many clinicians
cite an abnormal accumulation of CSF that dilates
and enlarges the ventricles, unnaturally stretching
delicate cerebral nerve tissue. NPH does not measurably
increase ICP, so unlike most hydrocephalus, it can
easily go undetected.
The Only Known Treatment
Though the cause of NPH is not clear, the best way
to treat it is with a surgically implanted shunt.
To date, shunts are the only known effective treatment
option for NPH.
If you have questions regarding
the INTEGRA NPH™ low flow valve or its use,
please call one of our technical representatives
at 1-800-654-2873, (Outside USA) 609-275-0500.
For product information
please
click here.
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