Table 1.
Comparison of the revision rates and complications of the LP shunt and the VP shunt of patients matching with age and sex.
| LP Versus VP | LP Group | VP Group | p Value †† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total surgery number | 96 | 192 | |
| Revision * | 1 (1.0%) | 26 (13.5%) | 0.001 |
| Shunt malfunction † | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (7.3%) | N/A |
| Shunt infection | 1 (1.0%) | 11 (5.7%) | 0.061 |
| Subdural hematoma | 1 (1.0%) | 5 (2.6%) | 0.766 |
LP: lumboperitoneal shunt; VP: ventriculoperitoneal shunt. *: Revision rate: number of revisions/total number of surgeries †: Shunt malfunctions included shunt obstruction, disconnection, dislocation, and migration. ††: Fisher’s exact test.