Table 4

- Early and late complications.

ComplicationsEarlyLateAll patients (n=72)
Seizures2 (2.8)-2 (2.8)
Facial weakness4 (5.6)-4 (5.6)
Headache1 (1.4)3 (4.2)4 (5.6)
CSF leak1 (1.4)-1 (1.4)
Facial paresthesia1 (1.4)1 (1.4)2 (2.8)
Epilepsy2 (2.8)0 (0.0)2 (2.8)
Anosmia-1 (1.4)1 (1.4)
Diplopia6 (8.3)-6 (8.3)
Ptosis1 (1.4)-1 (1.4)
Epiphora2 (2.8)-2 (2.8)
Enophthalmos1 (1.4)-1 (1.4)
Optic nerve injury1 (1.4)-1 (1.4)
Infected wound1 (1.4)-1 (1.4)
Osteomyelitis-1 (1.4)1 (1.4)
Facial deformity8 (11.1)4 (5.6)12 (16.7)
  • Values are presented as numbers and percentages (%).

  • CSF: cerebrospinal fluid