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Table 2 Perioperative complications

From: Complications and prognosis of primary thoracic and lumbar giant cell tumors treated by total tumor resection

Perioperative complications, n (%)

Treatment

Outcome

 Major vascular injury, 2 (4.9%)

1: vascular suture;

1: hemostatic material compression

 

 Dural tear, 6 (14.6%)

All suture repair

 

 Pleural injury, 7 (17.1%)

6: intraoperative suture repairs;

1: drainage

 

Neurological deterioration, 9 cases (22.0%)

Decreased muscle strength or hypesthesia,

Conservative treatment

All improved

 CSF leakage, 6 (14.6%)

Conservative treatment

All recovered

 Pleural effusion, 12 (29.3%)

Puncture drainage or closed thoracic drainage

All recovered

 Respiratory infection, 3 (7.3%)

Anti-infection and oxygen inhalation

All recovered

 Digestive complications, 0

  

 Wound-related complications, 1 (2.4%)

Debridement

Recovered

 Deep venous thrombosis, 1(2.4%)

Immobilization and anticoagulation

Improved

 Anemia, 3(7.3%)

Blood transfusions

All improved

 Internal fixation failure, 1(2.4%)

Surgical adjustment

Recovered

 Cardiovascular complications, 0

  

 Stroke,1 (2.4%)

Conservative treatment

Improved

 Urinary complications, 3 (7.3%)

Urinary retention, 1

Indwelling catheter

All recovered

Ureteral fistula, 1

Ureteral stenting

Lower urinary tract infection, 1

Anti - infection

 Chylous leakage, 1(2.4%)

Long-term indwelling drainage, nutritional support, diet control and other treatments

Recovered