Table 2.
Perioperative complications before propensity score matching.
| BA group (n = 729) | NT group (n = 2029) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All perioperative complications, n (%) | 43 (5.9) | 158 (7.8) | 0.1687 |
| Distal embolism, n (%) | 5 (0.7) | 21 (1.0) | 0.4044 |
| Bypass conversion, n (%) | 4 (0.5) | 20 (1.0) | 0.2770 |
| Blood transfusion, n (%) | 19 (2.6) | 63 (3.1) | 0.4999 |
| Temporary hemodialysis, n (%) | 1 (0.1) | 5 (0.2) | 0.5880 |
| Pseudo-aneurysm, n (%) | 2 (0.3) | 14 (0.7) | 0.2062 |
| Hematoma, n (%) | 12 (1.6) | 35 (1.7) | 0.8866 |
BA: balloon angioplasty; NT: nitinol stenting.