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. 2007 Oct-Dec;11(4):456–460.

Table 2.

Comparison of Recurrence Rate in Pre-2000 and Post-2000 Studies (8.52% vs 11% P = 0.27), Suggesting Lack of Improvement Over a Decade

Study n Recurrence
Pre-2000 (heterogeneity P = 0.19)

Perdikis 65 10 (15.3%)
Edye 55 5 (9%)
Trus 76 5 (6.5%)
Gantert 55 2 (3.6%)
Wiechmann 54 4 (6.6%)
Total 305 26 (8.5%)

Post-2000 (heterogeneity P < 0.0001)

Mattar 125 14 (11.2%)
Diaz 116 21 (18%)
Champion 52 1 (1.9%)
Pierre 200 5 (2.5%)
Leeder 53 5 (9.4%)
Ferri 35 7 (20%)
Hashemi 27 9 (33.3%)
Jobe 52 11 (21%)
Total 660 73 (11%)