Table 2.
Subjective olfactory function
| Variable | NS | NS+ENT | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | |||
| Pre | 83.83±20.33 (30) | 92.11±11.11 (102) | 0.054 |
| 1 mo | 56.38±33.93 (40) | 66.89±26.08 (84) | 0.088 |
| 3 mo | 70.42±33.06 (36) | 81.72±21.74 (90) | 0.064 |
| 6 mo | 82.50±28.71 (18) | 89.21±13.12 (38) | 0.484 |
| Difference | |||
| ∆1 mo | –35.40±35.06 (25) | –26.24±28.31 (81) | 0.185 |
| ∆3 mo | –19.56±32.29 (23) | –9.88±20.21 (88) | 0.182 |
| ∆6 mo | –10.77±27.30 (13) | –3.38±12.91 (37) | 0.363 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation. In the parenthesis, the number of examinees is filled in.
NS, single neurosurgeon; NS+ENT, neurosurgeon+ENT surgeon.