History and clinical features of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
		Diagnostic tests and criteria for NPH.
		Evaluation and determination of suitability for treatment: external lumbar drainage.
		Therapeutic options: CSF shunting.
		Outcome figures for shunted and non-shunted patients.
		Links to more information about NPH

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Department of Neurosurgery
Updated August 2003, Rev 4.0