Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: consensus guidelines on management.

ABSTRACT: The aim was to capture interdisciplinary expertise from a large group of clinicians, reflecting practice from across the UK and further, to inform subsequent development of a national consensus guidance for optimal management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).

Methods

Between September 2015 and October 2017, a specialist interest group including neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, ophthalmology, nursing, primary care doctors and patient representatives met. An initial UK survey of attitudes and practice in IIH was sent to a wide group of physicians and surgeons who investigate and manage IIH regularly. A comprehensive systematic literature review was performed to assemble the foundations of the statements. An international panel along with four national professional

SUBMITTER: Mollan SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6166610 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature