Diagnostic efficacy of radionuclide scintigraphy in detecting lumboperitoneal shunt obstructions in idiopathic hydrocephalus and intracranial hypertension
RS is a reliable tool for detecting total LPS obstructions, but its sensitivity for partial obstructions is limited. Extending imaging periods or integrating additional diagnostic tools such as MRI may improve detection accuracy, particularly in cases with low CSF pressure. Combining RS with clinical evaluations can reduce unnecessary shunt revisions and improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Hidayet Şafak Cine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0808-5921)
- Ece Uysal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2355-8395)
- Nazmi Uğur Unlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2252-4115)
- Ahmed Yasin Yavuz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9359-0270)
- Selim Şeker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6939-6689)
- Suat Erol Çelik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4419-9395)
Institutions
- Acıbadem University (TR)
- Istinye University (TR)
- Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Liv Hospital (TR)
- Istanbul Medeniyet University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Neurology International
- Published
- 2025-05-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_12_2025
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00