Table 4.
Comparison of postoperative epiphora VAS scores.
| Follow-up Times | RSHSI (n = 25) | En-DCR (n = 25) | P value | 95% for CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 2.36 ± 0.80 | 2.60 ± 0.55 | 0.222 | (−0.630, 0.150) |
| 1 month | 2.32 ± 0.59 | 2.45 ± 0.42 | 0.340 | (−0.432, 0.152) |
| 3 months | 2.67 ± 0.76 | 2.40 ± 0.48 | 0.136 | (−0.089, 0.633) |
| 6 months | 2.55 ± 0.59 | 2.48 ± 0.43 | 0.606 | (−0.219, 0.371) |
| 1 year | 2.35 ± 0.64 | 2.43 ± 0.44 | 0.592 | (−0.397, 0.229) |
Two-tailed independent t test. Abbreviations: VAS, Visual Analogue Scale; CI, Confidence Interval; n, the number of operative eye. (Note: The 1 year follow-up in our study was composed of 6 months tube placement and 6 months follow-up after extubation).