CSF hydrodynamics in superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. Issue 4 (April 1992)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kristensen, B; Malm, J; Markgren, P; Ekstedt, J
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 55:Issue 4(1992)
• Page Start: 287
• Page End: 293
• Publication Date: 1992-04
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.55.4.287
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Cerebrospinal fluid hydrodynamics were investigated with a constant pressure infusion method in patients with superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. Ten patients were studied with serial examinations up to 15 years after the onset of the disease. A total of 70 CSF hydrodynamic examinations were performed. A clear increase in intracranial pressure due to raised pressure in the major dural sinus was seen in all patients. A striking feature was the persistent intracranial pressure increase that declined only gradually. This had no obvious clinical impact. Change in CSF resorption facility played only a minor role in the intracranial pressure elevation. None of the patients developed hydrocephalus.