TABLE 2.
Comparison of Outcome and Complications
| Outcome | Craniotomy cohort (n = 30) | TDC-FIT cohort (n = 30) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS at ICU, median (IQR), d | 9.7 (5-13) | 6.4 (4-9) | .17 |
| LOS, median (IQR), d | 20.5 (11.5-28) | 14.2 (9-26) | .047 |
| Surgical duration, mean (SD), min | 112 (58) | 21 (9) | <.001 |
| mRS 0-3 at 3 mo, no. (%) | 17 (56.7) | 9 (90) | .012 |
| Death, no. (%) | 2 (6.7) | None | |
| Irrigation, median (IQR), mL/h | 72.9 (33.3-84) | ||
| Drainage, median (IQR), mL/h | 76.1 (47-101) |
| No. (%) | No. (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative complications | 17 (56.7) | 1 (10) | .012 |
| Rebleeding | 2 (6.7) | 1 (10) | .76 |
| Aphasia | 2 (6.7) | None | |
| Hemiparesis | 4 (13.3) | None | |
| Epileptic seizure | 8 (26.7) | None | |
| Meningitis | 1 (3.3) | None |
ICU, intensive care unit; LOS, length of stay; mRS, Modified Rankin Scale; TDC-FIT, twist-drill craniostomy with pressure-controlled fibrinolytic irrigation therapy.