Table 2. Comparison of the postoperative parameters of the two groups.

Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%).

^*By independent t-test; ^†By Pearson's chi-square test; ^‡Munk score criteria was defined as follows: grade 0, no epiphora; grade 1, occasional epiphora requiring dabbing less than twice a day; grade 2, epiphora requiring dabbing 2 to 4 times daily; grade 3, epiphora requiring dabbing 5 to 10 times daily; grade 4, epiphora requiring dabbing more than 10 times per day; grade 5, constant tearing. Munk score: 0–1, success; 2–5, failure; ^§By Fisher's exact test.