Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Treatment
A shunt is the most common and usually the only available treatment for NPH. The shunt is surgically implanted to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain or spinal canal to another part of the body where it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Due to recent advances in technology, neurosurgeons may adjust shunt system settings non-invasively during regular office visits.

Unfortunately, not all NPH patients are candidates for surgical implantation of a shunt. They must meet criteria identified during diagnostic testing. Your neurologist will make recommendations based on his or her examination and the findings of neuroimaging studies.