Table 3 Comparison of postoperative complication rates and mortality during 30 days in the two groups
Postoperative complication | INET group (n = 53) | Control group (n = 45) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Gastrointestinal stress ulcer bleeding | 8 (15.1%) | 11 (24.4%) | 0.243 |
Intracranial gas accumulation | 41 (77.4%) | 5 (11.1%) | 0.000 |
Intracranial infection | 2 (3.8%) | 9 (20.0%) | 0.011 |
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage | 4 (7.5%) | 2 (4.4%) | 0.829 |
30-day mortality | 1 (1.9%) | 7 (15.6%) | 0.036 |