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N M Toft¹, S Hornshøj Pedersen^1,2, T S R Jensen^1,2

¹CSF Study Group, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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|October 9, 2024

Summary

The ASPECT Hydrocephalus System effectively characterizes patients, unlike ICD-10 codes. This new system offers a robust approach to describing hydrocephalus heterogeneity, aiding clinical decisions.

Keywords:

ASPECT Hydrocephalus System Hydrocephalus

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Medical Informatics
Clinical Research

Background:

Hydrocephalus diagnosis and management are complicated by patient heterogeneity.
The ASPECT Hydrocephalus System was introduced in 2023 for comprehensive patient description.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the clinical applicability and utility of the ASPECT Hydrocephalus System.
To compare the ASPECT system with the International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) for hydrocephalus patient characterization.

Main Methods:

Two hundred hydrocephalus patients (pediatric and adult) at Copenhagen University Hospital were analyzed.
Patient data were described using the ASPECT Hydrocephalus System based on the latest brain imaging.

Main Results:

The International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) often resulted in multiple or unspecific codes.
All ASPECT factors (Anatomy, Symptomatology, Previous interventions, Complications, Time of onset) were applicable, with Etiology unknown in 15%.
ASPECT factor analysis revealed a disconnect between symptoms and neuro-radiological findings, such as ventriculomegaly.

Conclusions:

The ASPECT Hydrocephalus System is robust and applicable to a diverse hydrocephalus patient population.
ASPECT provides comprehensive characterization beyond ICD-10 limitations, potentially improving clinical decision-making and research.
Further validation in prospective studies is recommended to confirm feasibility and utility.