Table 3.
Patient comorbidity and perioperative complications
| Percutaneous group (n = 20) | Open group (n = 25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Patient comorbidity | ||
| Hypertension | 7(35%) | 12(48%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 9(45%) | 13(52%) |
| Liver cirrhosis | 2(10%) | 2(8%) |
| End stage renal disease | 3(15%) | 3(12%) |
| Cancer history | 2(10%) | 2(8%) |
| COPD | 1(5%) | 1(4%) |
| Perioperative complications | ||
| Incidental durotomy | 0 | 0 |
| Wound problem | 1 | 2 |
| Donor site infection | 0 | 0 |
| Pneumonia | 0 | 0 |
| Urinary tract infection | 0 | 0 |
| Screw malposition | 0 | 2 |
COPD = Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.