Evolving concepts of cerebrospinal fluid physiology

This article reviews the basic known functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The traditional concepts of CSF production and absorption are reviewed and recent challenges to these concepts are discussed. MR imaging studies have begun to elucidate the complex interaction between pulsatile CSF movement...

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Published inNeurosurgery clinics of North America Vol. 12; no. 4; p. 631
Main Author Bergsneider, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2001
Subjects
Arnold-Chiari Malformation - physiopathology
Cerebral Ventricles - physiopathology
Cerebrospinal Fluid - physiology
Humans
Hydrocephalus - physiopathology
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Summary:This article reviews the basic known functions of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The traditional concepts of CSF production and absorption are reviewed and recent challenges to these concepts are discussed. MR imaging studies have begun to elucidate the complex interaction between pulsatile CSF movement, bulk CSF flow, and intracranial compliance. An understanding of a variety of disorders, including hydrocephalus and Chiari malformations, continue to evolve as knowledge of CSF physiology is increased.
ISSN:1042-3680
DOI:10.1016/S1042-3680(18)30021-4