Table 2 Surgical outcomes and follow-up.
Variables | Proximal plaque group (120) | Distal plaque group (42) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Successful recanalization | 119 (99.2%) | 39 (92.9%) | 0.52 |
Failed recanalization | 1 (0.8%) | 3 (7.1%) | |
Complications | 5 (4.2%) | 2 (4.8%) | 0.23 |
Puncture infection | 2 (1.7%) | 2 (4.8%) | |
Recurrent nerve injury | 1 (0.8%) | 0 | |
Laryngeal edema | 2(1.7%) | 0 | |
Follow-up | |||
Time (m) | 6–42 (14 ± 6) | 6–48 (16 ± 9) | |
Number of patients (n, %) | 72 (60%) | 30 (71.4%) | |
Reocclusion | 2 (2.8%) | 4 (13.3%) | 0.62 |
