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Complications of Skull Base Reconstruction Procedures
| Complication | N | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| CSF, cerebrospinal fluid. | ||
| Telecanthus | 9 | 7.5 |
| Osteoradionecrosis and fistula | 8 | 6.6 |
| Epiphora | 7 | 5.8 |
| Wound infection | 6 | 5 |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 6 | 5 |
| Meningitis | 4 | 3.3 |
| Pneumocephalus | 4 | 3.3 |
| Ptosis | 4 | 3.3 |
| Mucocele | 2 | 1.6 |
| Intracranial hematoma | 2 | 1.6 |
| Facial nerve paralysis | 2 | 1.6 |
| Pneumonia | 2 | 1.6 |
| CSF leak | 1 | 0.8 |
| Serous otitis media | 1 | 0.8 |
| Total | 56 | |
