Mild cognitive impairment in spontaneous intracranial hypotension and its rapid reversal by repair of a spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) report difficulties in concentration and memory. To objectify these deficits, we implemented standard cognitive tests into our routine SIH workup.

Method

Retrospective, single-center report of cognitive standard tests among patients with SIH consecutively admitted from May to July 2023. Cognitive testing involved the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA©, alternate versions, 0-30 points, 30 points for best performance, ≤26 indicating mild cognitive impairment at age >64 years), and the Trail Making Test, part B (TMT B, z-scores adjusted to age and education) to test for executive function. Both were administered at admission, and within 36-72 h after surgical repair of the spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lea

SUBMITTER: Wolf K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794966 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature