Group A (n = 61)

Group B (n = 59)

p value

Temporary peripheral nerve injury (ipsilateral facial asymmetry, transient lingual deviation)

5

8

NS

Hoarseness

2

2

NS

Neurocognitive impairment

1

2

NS

Transient neurologic attack

1

1

NS

Permanent neurologic deficit

0

1

NS

Death

1

1

NS

Restenosis

0

3

NS