Transverse sinus stenting versus CSF shunting: average cost comparison per 100 cases
| Procedure | Infection Rate | Average Cost per Infection | Average Cost of Infection | Average Cost of New (Non-Infected) Cases | Average Cost per Revision | Revision Rate | Average Cost of Revisions | Total Cost per 100 Procedures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transverse sinus stent | 0.0% | 0 | – | $1,204,261 | $9421 | 13.1% | $123,705 | $1,327,967 |
| CSF shunta | 16.8% | $84,729 | $1,422,017 | $441,880 | $10,470 | 55.2% | $578,423 | $2,442,320 |
Note:— – indicates no infection in TSS patients.
↵a Average cost figures for new and revised shunts presented as separately categorized noninfection cases.