Table 1 Classifications of hydrocephalus
From: The definition and classification of hydrocephalus: a personal recommendation to stimulate debate
Author | Concept | Controversial areas |
|---|---|---|
Raimondi [7] | All intracranial fluids except blood found in excess | Includes vasogenic and cytotoxic edema Includes brain atrophy and hydrocephalus ex vacuo |
Mori [4] | Definition of intractable hydrocephalus | In which case is intervention futile? |
Johnston [2] | Includes all abnormalities of CSF pressure and volume | Includes arrested hydrocephalus and cysts |
Beni-Adani [1] | Obstructive vs communicating forms limited to infants and small children | Classification devised to define babies who may be candidates for third ventriculostomy |
Oi [5] | Classification of infantile and fetal hydrocephalus based on CNS developmental state | Prognosis is dependent on what is occurring at the time the pathology develops. May be a rationale for in utero surgery |
Rekate [24] | Based on point of obstruction and developed on a mathematical model | Assumes all hydrocephalus is obstructive |