Table 4 Follow-up, minor and major complications according to HADS-A values (n = 98)

Follow-up median in months (IQR)

55 (33-69)

59 (51-69)

.221^a

Bleeding

1 (2)

1 (3)

1.0^b

Infection

1 (2)

1 (3)

1.0^b

Hoarseness

13 (22)

13 (34)

.240^b

Dysphagia

1 (2)

1 (3)

1.0^b

Cranial nerve injuries

5 (8)

5 (13)

.504^b

 Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy, transient

2 (3), 2 (100)

5 (13), 4 (80)

.105^b

 Hypoglossal nerve palsy, transient

3 (5), 2 (67)

0

.280^b

Stroke

0

4 (11)

.020^b

 Minor stroke (modified Rankin score 0-1)

4 (100)

Myocardial infarction

0

0

1.0^b

30-day mortality

0

0

1.0^b

Overall mortality

9 (15)

3 (8)

.27^b

Lost to follow-up

4 (7)

1 (3)

.381^b