Table 2.
Perioperative adverse events, n = 56 [adapted with permission from Kahn et al. (11)].
| Type of adverse event | Transient | Ongoing |
|---|---|---|
| RELATED TO PROCEDURE OR DEVICE | ||
| Wound healing problems | 10 | 0 |
| Erythema | 2 | 0 |
| Edema | 2 | 0 |
| Pain | 2 | 0 |
| Drainage | 2 | 0 |
| Tingling | 0 | 1 |
| Tenderness | 1 | 0 |
| Headache | 5 | 0 |
| Edema | 4 | 0 |
| Scalp | 2 | 0 |
| Facial | 2 | 0 |
| Confusion | 4 | 0 |
| Imbalance | 3 | 0 |
| Drowsiness | 2 | 0 |
| Nausea | 2 | 0 |
| Vomiting | 2 | 0 |
| Expressive aphasia | 2 | 0 |
| Neck problems | 2 | 0 |
| Pain | 1 | 0 |
| Stiffness | 1 | 0 |
| Throat problems | 2 | 0 |
| Pain | 1 | 0 |
| Edema | 1 | 0 |
| Aborted procedure | 2 | 0 |
| Hematoma | 1 | 0 |
| Dysphagia | 1 | 0 |
| Intracranial edema | 1 | 0 |
| Basal ganglia infarct | 0 | 1 |
| Extremity weakness | 1 | 0 |
| Hallucination | 1 | 0 |
| Urinary retention | 1 | 0 |
| Constipation | 0 | 1 |
| Rigidity | 1 | 0 |
| Divergent gaze | 1 | 0 |
| Apnea | 1 | 0 |
| RELATED TO STUDY | ||
| Syncope | 1 | 0 |
| NOT RELATED TO STUDY | ||
| Incidental CT imaging sinus findings | 0 | 4 |
| Paresthesias | 1 | 0 |
| Fever | 1 | 0 |
| Chest soreness | 1 | 0 |
The “ongoing” column indicates any symptoms lasting longer than 3 months.