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Table 3 Subdivided characteristics comparisons

From: Effects of cruciate embedding fascia-bone flap technique on grade II–III cerebral spinal fluid leak in endoscopic endonasal surgery

Subdivided characteristics

 

CEFB

PNSF

Grade II leakage

No. of patients

69

33

Postoperative CSF leak (%)

2 (2.9%)

1 (3.0%)

Infection (%)

3 (4.3%)

1 (3.0%)

LD placement (%)

3 (4.3%)

2 (6.1%)

Grade III leakage

No. of patients

41

32

Postoperative CSF leak (%)

1 (2.4%)

1 (3.1%)

Infection (%)

2 (4.9%)

1 (3.1%)

LD placement (%)

3 (7.3%)

2 (6.3%)

Preoperative hydrocephalus

No. of patients

5

3

Postoperative CSF leak (%)

0 (0)

1 (33.3%)

Infection

1 (20.0%)

0 (0)

LD placement (%)

1 (20.0%)

1 (33.3%)

  1. LD lumbar drainage