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. 2005 Mar 3;15(2):196–202. doi: 10.1007/s00586-004-0870-6

Table 3.

Local complications

Type of complication n Revised
Infection 34 9 (2 late at 3 and 7 years)
Hematoma 5 2
Wound dehiscence 1 1
Dural tear 3 1
Pleural exudate (anterior approach) 2 2 pleurascentesis
Wrong level decompressed 2 2
Misplaced screw/hook 2 1