Table 1:

1965

First paper to mention about clinical symptoms and signs of NPH

Adams et al.

1960's

Isotope Scintigraphy

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1970

Simple Constant-infusion manometric test for measurement of CSF absorption

Katzman and Hassey

1974

Characters of dementia

Albert et al.

1977

CT scan and ICP monitoring in hydrocephalus with dementia

Crocard et al.

1982

CSF fluid tap test

Wikkelso et al.

1982

Conductance to outflow of CSF in normal pressure hydrocephalus

Borgesen et al.

1986

CSF drainage test (120–500 ml for 5 days)

Dilauro

1986

Improvement in neuropsychological tests was observed in patients with a Cout of <0.051

Thomsen et al.

1987

Cerebral blood flow in NPH

Mamo et al.

1988

Phosphorus MR spectra in NPH – reversible periventricular acidosis

Arnold et al.

1988

External ventricular drain of 300 ml CSF for 5 days

Haan et al.

1989

Third ventriculostomy in the treatment of NPH (microsurgical)

Magnaes et al.

1993

Resistance to CSF outflow in prediction of outcome after shunting

Delwel et al.

1993

High resolution SPECT in NPH before and after shunting

Waldemar et al.

1996

MR CSF flow studies in NPH

Bradley et al.

1999

CANTAB – Neuropsychological application in NPH

Iddon et al.