Table 2.

Outcome measures for long-term efficacy and safety n (%)

Outcome measure	PPH group	Control group	χ2 value	P value
	(n = 54)	(n = 54)
Anal stenosis	1 (1.85)	3 (5.56)	0.26	0.610
Anal tenesmus	15 (27.78)	13 (24.07)	0.193	0.661
Sensory anal incontinence	2 (3.70)	7 (12.96)	3.951	0.041
Recurrence	6 (11.11)	9 (16.67)	0.697	0.404
Difficulty in defecation	7 (12.96)	13 (24.07)	2.209	0.137

PPH: Procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids.