Table 2.
Primary outcome of the follow-up groups.
| Follow-up Group Aa | Follow-up Group Bb | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 35 (42.7%) | n = 47 (57.3%) | ||
| Patients with unscheduled IIH-related hospital visits, n (%) | 5 (14.3) | 20 (42.5) | < 0.006 |
| 1 visit, n (%) | 3 (8.6) | 12 (25.5) | |
| 2 visits, n (%) | 1 (2.8) | 5 (10.6) | |
| 3 visits, n (%) | 1 (2.8) | 3 (6.3) | |
| Patient with prolonged unscheduled admission c, n (%) | 0 (0) | 8 d (17) | < 0.05 |
| Mean unscheduled hospital stay per patient, days | 0.37 | 1.85 | < 0.03 |
| Repeated lumbar punctures, n (%) | 3 (8.6) | 11 (23) | 0.08 |
| Neurosurgical treatment, n (%) | 1 (2.8) | 3 (6.4) | 0.54 |
SD, standard deviation; a Continuous follow-up in tertiary center; b Follow-up in community clinics or no follow-up at all; c hospital stay longer than 96 h; d One patient had two prolonged admissions.