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The Comparision of Brain Computed Tomography and Isotope Cisternography in Communicating Hydrocephalus
Jong Chan Kim, Hwang Min Kim, Jae Seung Yang, Baek Keun Lim, Chul Hu, Soon Ki Hong, Young Hyuk Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(1):9-16.   Published online January 15, 1992
Brain computed tomograpy is particularly accurate in defining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) space because of the relatively great density difference between CSF and brain parenchyma. This noninvasive procedure has very quickly become definitive in the diagnosis of hydrocephalus. However, while the typical clinical and radiological picture of a hydrocephalic patient leaves no doubt as to the need for adequate surgical treatment....