Table 2. Open and endoscopic complication rates.
Open | Endo | |
---|---|---|
Intraoperative complications | 5 (4%) | 6 (2%) |
CSF leak | 23 (20%) | 133 (40%) |
Postoperative complications | 53 (45%) | 41 (12%) |
Infection | 27 (23%) | 9 (3%) |
Systemic | 21 (18%) | 20 (6%) |
Delayed | 29 (25%) | 12 (4%) |
Abbreviation: CSF, cerebro spinal fluid.