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. 2018 Aug 31;12(4):528–532. doi: 10.14444/5064

Table 5.

Comparison of complications between insulin-dependent and nondependent cases.


Insulin Dependent (N = 18)
Insulin Independent (N = 30)
Root damage 1 (2%) 1 (2%)
CVA 0 1 (2%)
Pelvic pain NA NA
Decrease of motor force 0 1 (2%)
Need for reoperation 1 (2%) 0
Wound infection 3 (6%) 4 (8%)
Dura rupture 2 (4%) 2 (4%)
Postoperation hematoma NA NA
Thromboembolism NA NA

Abbreviation: NA, not available.