Preoperative nomogram predicting ventriculoperitoneal shunt longevity after initial shunt failure.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Initial shunt failure following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt surgery has a significant impact on the working time of the shunt. However, there are few studies regarding factors affecting VP shunt longevity. Hence, in this study, we aimed to build a nomogram to predict the longevity of the replacement VP shunt in patients with initial shunt failure.

Methods

From 2011 to 2021, 142 patients with initial VP failure who underwent VP shunt revision were enrolled and relevant clinical and demographic factors were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models were used to choose predictors, and a nomogram was constructed using nine independent prognostic variables: sex, age, hydrocephalus type, intensive care unit admiss

SUBMITTER: Liu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811779 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature