Table 4 Complications in the study patients
| Complication | Patients (n = 12) |
|---|---|
| Dura laceration | 0 |
| L1 nerve root injury | 3 |
| Paralytic ileus | 1 |
| Hemothorax | 1 |
| Superficial infection | 0 |
| Nonunion/rod broken | 0 |
| Distal screw loosening | 0 |
| Adjacent segment kyphosis | 0 |
| Complication | Patients (n = 12) |
|---|---|
| Dura laceration | 0 |
| L1 nerve root injury | 3 |
| Paralytic ileus | 1 |
| Hemothorax | 1 |
| Superficial infection | 0 |
| Nonunion/rod broken | 0 |
| Distal screw loosening | 0 |
| Adjacent segment kyphosis | 0 |