Table 3:

Characteristics of patients with NPH

CharacteristicsNo. of Patients
Neurologic parameters (Hakim-Adams triad)Gait disturbance10/10
Urinary incontinence8/10
Dementiaa8/10
Imaging parametersEvans index >0.310/10
DESH criteria10/10
Ventricular enlargement6/10
Signs of transependymal CSF diapedesis6/10
Lumbar tap testbObjective improvement of gait disturbance10/10
Objective improvement of cognitive function7/10
  • a Sixty percent progressive disease (predominant impairment of short-term memory).

  • b Forty percent additionally received a tap test via a Yuohy needle lasting several days.