Reasons for extending hospital stay (comparison between 2 groups).
| Reasons | Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|---|
| n (%) | ||
| CSF leak | 1 (1.9) | 7 (5) |
| Nasal bleeding | 1 (1.9) | 1 (0.74) |
| Bradycardia | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Hemodynamic instability | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Electrolyte abnormalities | None | 2 (1.4) |
| Headache | 2 (3.9) | None |
| Deep venous thrombosis | None | 2 (1.4) |
| Wound infection* | 1 (1.9) | None |
| Sinusitis | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Intracranial bleeding | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Pulmonary embolism | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Urinary tract infection | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Subdural hematoma | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Visual loss† | 1 (1.9) | 1 (0.74)‡ |
| Hematuria§ | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Cardiac arrest | None | 1 (0.74) |
| Diabetes insipidus | None | 10 (7.4) |
| Thyroid storm | None | 1 (0.74) |