Table 2.
Preoperative Characteristics
| Adult n=23 | % | Pediatric n=16 | % | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPMO Indication | |||||
| Cholesteatoma | 5 | 21.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0660 |
| RAOM | 0 | 0.0. | 7 | 43.8 | 0.0007 |
| COME | 1 | 4.3 | 2 | 12.5 | 0.557 |
| CSOM | 8 | 34.8 | 6 | 37.5 | 1.00 |
| Atelectasis/Retraction | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.503 |
| CWD Mastoid Cavity | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.503 |
| Surgical Anatomy | 4 | 17.4 | 1 | 6.25 | 0.631 |
| Contralateral Explanted for Infection | 1 | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.00 |
| Previous Ipsilateral Surgery | |||||
| Mastoid | 7 | 30.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0288 |
| Myringotomy Tubes | 5 | 21.7 | 10 | 62.5 | 0.0184 |
| Comorbidities | |||||
| Syndrome | 3 | 13.0 | 7 | 43.8 | 0.0598 |
| Cleft Palate | 2 | 8.7 | 3 | 18.8 | 0.631 |
| NPC/XRT | 2 | 8.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.631 |
| Immune Deficiency | 2 | 8.7 | 2 | 12.5 | 1.00 |