Cost Savings Associated with Antibiotic-Impregnated Shunt Catheters in the Treatment of Adult and Pediatric Hydrocephalus

Abstract

In analysis of this large, nationwide database, AI catheters were found to be associated with a significant reduction in infection incidence, resulting in tremendous cost savings. AI catheters were associated with a cost savings of $42,125 and $230,390 per 100 de novo shunts placed in adult and pediatric patients, respectively.