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Incidence of short-term complications
| Complication | Occurrence |
|---|---|
| Malposition of laser probe | 3 |
| Symptomatic perilesional edema | 2 |
| Symptomatic ICH | 1 |
| Asymptomatic ICH ≥ 10 mm | 1 |
| Transient neurological deficit | 11 |
| Permanent neurological deficit | 5 |
| CSF leak | 0 |
| Hydrocephalus | 4 |
| Superficial wound dehiscence | 0 |
| Wound infection | 0 |
| Death | 2 |
| Total | 29* |
Short-term complications = those occurring within 30 days from surgery.
A total of 29 acute or short-term complications in 23 patients were reported.
