Table 1.
Population study characteristics.
| Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Male/Female, N (%) | 157(40.1%)/235(59. 9%) |
| Age (years) | 55.33 ± 12.78 |
| Hypertension, N (%) | 218(55.6%) |
| Diabetes mellitus, N (%) | 55(14%) |
| Active smoker, N (%) | 113(28.8%) |
| Frequent alcohol consumption, N (%) | 158(40.3%) |
| Preoperative symptoms and signs N (%) | |
| Trigeminal hypoesthesia | 170(43.4%) |
| Imbalance | 152(38.8%) |
| Tinnitus | 130(33.2%) |
| Vertigo | 54(13.8%) |
| Cerebellar ataxia | 48(12.2%) |
| Intermedius nerve disturbances | 32(8.2%) |
| Long tract signs | 8(2%) |
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 4(1%) |
| Follow-up (months) | 38 ± 12.2 |
Data presented as mean±standard deviation or N (%).