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Resolution of idiopathic intracranial hypertension after sustained lowering of cerebrospinal fluid pressure
Peter C Gates, Deakin University, Neurology Department, Barwon Health, University Hospital, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Author contributions: Gates PC solely contributed to this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest: None.
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Correspondence to: Peter C Gates, Professor, Deakin University, Neurology Department, Barwon Health, University Hospital, PO Box 281, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia. prof.petergates@gmail.com
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Received: September 21, 2014
Peer-review started: September 22, 2014
First decision: October 14, 2014
Revised: February 13, 2015
Accepted: March 5, 2015
Article in press: March 9, 2015
Published online: March 28, 2015
Peer-review started: September 22, 2014
First decision: October 14, 2014
Revised: February 13, 2015
Accepted: March 5, 2015
Article in press: March 9, 2015
Published online: March 28, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Resolution of idiopathic intracranial hypertension can be achieved by prolonged cerebrospinal fluid drainage as seen with Lumbar puncture induced low-pressure headache.