Table 1 Examination of 426 patient records to determine frequency of abdominal pain relative to various types of shunt tubing
Shunt Catheter According to Manufacturer | Number of patients studied | Average age | Number of Patients with abdominal pain | p value | Number of patients requiring revision surgery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ares | 174 | 65 | 78 | p < 0.0001 | 10 |
Bactiseal | 125 | 67 | 10 | p = 0.314 | 1 |
Spiegelberg Silverline | 40 | 69 | 6 | p = 0.026 | 1 |
Plain tubing | 87 | 45 | 13 | p = 0.113 | 6 |