TABLE 4.
Clinical Symptoms Associated With Mild and Severe MLBS
| Clinical symptom | Mild (MLBS <22.0 mm, n = 43) | Severe (MLBS ≥22.0 mm, n = 7) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLBS (mm) | 12.1 ± 5.7 | 27.3 ± 5.2 | <.001a |
| Age at hemispheric surgery (yr) | 4.7 (8) | 3.1 (4) | .395 |
| Shunt placement | .004a | ||
| Shunted | 11 (25.6%) | 6 (85.7%) | |
| Nonshunted | 32 (74.4%) | 1 (14.3%) | |
| Language deficits | 4 (9.3%%) | 3 (42.9 %) | .048a |
| Motor deficits | 43 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) | 1.000 |
| Sensory deficits | 6 (14.0%) | 1 (14.3%) | 1.000 |
| Visual deficits | 26 (60.5%) | 6 (85.7%) | .398 |
| Cranial nerve palsies | 27 (62.8%) | 6 (85.7%) | .398 |
| Metabolic/endocrine abnormalities | 6 (14.0%) | 1 (14.3%) | 1.000 |
| Behavior changes | 8 (18.6%) | 3 (42.9%) | .170 |
| Headaches | 4 (9.3%) | 3 (42.9%) | .048a |
| Persistent/recurrent seizures | 13 (30.2%) | 5 (71.4%) | .083 |
| Others | 5 (11.6%) | 4 (57.1%) | .015a |
MLBS, midline brain shift.
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation, mean (interquartile range), or number of patients (%).
a
p < 0.05.