Table 4.
Postoperative major and minor complications.
| Total (n = 104) | CISB (n = 70) | LBB (n = 34) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major complications | 12 | 9 (12.9) | 3 (8.8) | 0.75 |
| Respiratory distress | 1 (1.0) | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) | – |
| SSI, deep | 1 (1.0) | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) | – |
| SSI, superficial | 2 (1.9) | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0) | – |
| Urinary tract infection | 1 (1.0) | 0 (0) | 1 (2.9) | – |
| Pneumonia | 1 (1.0) | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) | – |
| Dislocation | 2 (1.9) | 1 (1.4) | 1 (2.9) | – |
| Readmission | 3 (2.9) | 2 (2.9) | 1 (2.9) | – |
| Death | 1 (1.0) | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) | – |
| Minor complications | 37 (35.6) | 28 (40.0) | 9 (26.5) | 0.20 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 13 (12.5) | 10 (14.3) | 3 (8.8) | – |
| Persistent hand numbness | 6 (5.8) | 5 (7.1) | 1 (2.9) | – |
| Urinary retention | 3 (2.9) | 1 (1.4) | 2 (5.9) | – |
| Hematoma | 3 (2.9) | 1 (1.4) | 2 (5.9) | – |
| Hypotension | 2 (1.9) | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0) | – |
| Dysphagia | 2 (1.9) | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0) | – |
| Hoarseness | 2 (1.9) | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0) | – |
| Fall | 2 (1.9) | 2 (2.9) | 0 (0) | – |
| Dizziness | 2 (1.9) | 1 (1.4) | 1 (2.9) | – |
| Rash | 1 (1.0) | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) | – |
| Catheter malfunction | 1 (1.0) | 1 (1.4) | – | – |
| Revisit to ED | 8 (7.7) | 8 (11.4) | 0 (0) | 0.04* |
Values are given as the number with the percentage in parentheses.
CISB, continuous interscalene nerve block; LBB, liposomal bupivacaine interscalene block; SSI, surgical site infection; ED, emergency department.
*Indicates statistically significant values (P < 0.05).