Abstract
Children with shunted hydrocephalus of differing etiologies were assessed. There was a more selective loss of non-verbal than of verbal intelligence. The verbal and visuo-perceptual abilities were affected by different sets of variables. Variables related to the hydrocephalus had no effects, while associated supratentorial malformations significantly affected non-verbal functions.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Cerebral Ventricles / physiopathology
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts* / psychology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus / physiopathology
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Hydrocephalus / psychology
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Hydrocephalus / surgery*
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Intelligence / physiology*
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Intracranial Pressure / physiology*
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / physiopathology*
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Postoperative Complications / psychology
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Verbal Learning / physiology
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Wechsler Scales