Table 17.
Relationship between operation time and deep wound infection, epidural hematoma, pulmonary embolism and/or thromboembolism and death
| Operation time (h) | Deep wound infection | Epidural hematoma | Pulmonary embolism and/or thromboembolism | Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of cases incidence (%) | No. of cases incidence (%) | No. of cases incidence (%) | No. of cases incidence (%) | |
| < 3 | 175 (0.8) | 172 (0.8) | 17 (0.1) | 24 (0.1) |
| 3–6 | 135 (1.9) | 99 (1.4) | 34 (0.5) | 25 (0.3) |
| > 6 | 27 (2.2) | 17 (1.4) | 7 (0.6) | 5 (0.4) |