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Table 5: Summary of complications between the two study groups. |
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Complications |
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Posterior approach n (%) |
Double approach n (%) |
Total |
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Surgical site |
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Infection |
3 (8.5) |
– |
3 (6.9) |
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Dura laceration |
8 (22.8) |
1 (12.5) |
9 (20.9) |
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CSF fistula |
1 (2.8) |
– |
1 (2.3) |
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Transfusion |
15 (42.8) |
7 (87.5) |
22 (51.1) |
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Radicular pain |
8 (22.8) |
1 (12.5) |
9 (20.9) |
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Paresthesias |
8 (22.8) |
1 (12.5) |
9 (20.9) |
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CSF = cerebrospinal fluid. |
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