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Numbers (n) and incidence (%) of documented intra- and postoperative complications
| Complication | Numbers (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative (n total = 56, 7.7%) | Hemorrhage | 35 |
| Misplaced screws | 18 | |
| Conversion endoscopy—open surgery | 8 | |
| Miscellaneous | 8 | |
| Postoperative (n total = 69, 9.4%) | Death | 6 |
| Infection | 10 | |
| Wound healing problems | 14 | |
| Thrombosis/embolism | 7 | |
| Implant misplacement/loss of correction | 8 | |
| Miscellaneous | 24 |
