Table 3.
Residual disease, recurrent disease, and complications
| Laser (66) | Direct closure (134) | Flap (78) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eventless healing*, n (%) | 44 (67.7) | 89 (66.4) | 44 (56.4) |
| Residual in 2 months, n (%) | 17 (25.8) | 11 (8.2) | 6 (7.7) |
| Recurrence after 2 months, n (%) | 2 (3.1) | 10 (7.5) | 9 (11.7) |
| Any complication^, n (%) | 8 (12.1) | 36 (26.9) | 27 (34.6) |
| Infection, n (%) | 8 (12.1) | 18 (13.4) | 17 (21.8) |
| Hematoma, n (%) | 0 | 7 (5.2) | 6 (7.7) |
| Dehiscence, n (%) | 0 | 27 (20.1) | 11 (14.1) |
| New operation, n (%) | 13 (19.7) | 21 (15.7) | 12 (15.4) |
*No residual disease, recurrence, or complications, ^Same patient may have several complications