Table 1:

Summary of embolization-related complications

ComplicationPer Session (n = 489) (%)Per Patient (n = 192) (%)
None451 (92.2)158 (82.2)
Non-neurologic5 (1)4 (2.1)
Transient neurologic deficit25 (5.1)22 (11.5)
Permanent deficit, non-disabling5 (1.0)5 (2.6)
Permanent deficit, disabling or death3 (0.6)3 (1.6)