Patient factors and group comparison.
| Factors | Recurrence n=4 | No recurrence n=9 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | |||
| age (mean) | 34.2 | 47.7 | 0.037 |
| females (%) | 4 (100) | 8 (88.9) | 0.692 |
| BMI (mean) | 33.4 | 35.6 | 0.699 |
| High opening pressure | 1 (25) | 3 (33.3) | 0.776 |
| Acetazolamide | 2 (50) | 4 (44.4) | 0.35 |
| meningiocele | 1 (25) | 7 (77.8) | 0.119 |
| post op complications | 1 (25) | 1 (11.1) | 0.538 |
| LP duration | 7 | 6.1 | 0.627 |
| defect area | 2.73 | 4.92 | 0.06 |
BMI - body mass index, LP - lumbar puncture.