Table 2.
Comparison of complications after treatment in the two groups.
| Parameter [n (%)] | LPS (n = 41) | VPS (n = 41) | χ 2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracranial hemorrhage | 1 (2.4) | 5 (12.20) | 2.877 | 0.09 |
| Shunt infection | 1 (2.4) | 3 (7.3) | 1.051 | 0.305 |
| Seizure disorder | 1 (2.4) | 3 (7.3) | 1.051 | 0.305 |
| Excessive drainage | 0 | 3 (7.3) | 3.114 | 0.078 |
| Shunt obstruction | 6 (14.6) | 1 (2.4) | 3.905 | 0.048 |
| Radicular pain | 1 (2.4) | 0 | 1.012 | 0.314 |
| Abdominal discomfort | 1 (2.4) | 2 (4.9) | 0.346 | 0.556 |
| Total rate of complications | 10 (24.4) | 16 (39) | 2.027 | 0.154 |