Table 8.
Postoperative complications
| Complication | Group A | Group B |
|---|---|---|
| Cerebrospinal fluid leakage | 1 | 5 |
| Deep surgical site infection | 0 | 3 |
| Paraparesis (C5) | 0 | 3 |
| Wound problems | 0 | 2 |
| Dislodgement of spacer | 1 | 0 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 1 | 0 |
| Delirium | 0 | 1 |
| Ileus | 0 | 1 |
| Pseudomembranous enterocolitis | 0 | 1 |
| Total (%) | 3 (8.1%) | 16 (12.9%) |
Some patients had two or more complications