Table 2:
Major and minor complications in elderly and nonelderly patientsa
| All Patients | Nonelderly Patients | Elderly Patients | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Patients | 355 | 247 | 108 | |
| No. of Procedures | 394 | 272 | 122 | |
| Minor complications | 69 (18%) | 50 (18%) | 19 (16%) | .56 |
| CI, 14%–21% | CI, 14%–23% | CI, 9.1–22% | ||
| Major complications | 41 (10%) | 20 (7.4%) | 21 (17%) | .004 |
| CI, 7.4%–13% | CI, 4.2%–10% | CI, 11%–24% | ||
| Major complications without neurologic deficit | 26 (6.6%) | 15 (5.5%) | 11 (9.0%) | .19 |
| CI, 4.2%–9.1% | CI, 2.8%–8.2% | CI, 3.9%–14% | ||
| Major complications with neurologic deficit | 15 (3.8%) | 5 (1.8%) | 10 (8.2%) | .004 |
| CI, 1.9–5.7% | CI, 0.2–3.4% | CI, 3.3%–13% |
a
All CIs are in 95% intervals.