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Clinical characteristics of patients included in the study
| Parameter | Patients (N = 30) |
|---|---|
| Sex M/F (pre-, postmenopausal) | 10/20 (6.14) |
| Age in years* | 62 ± 17 |
| Site of surgery (right/left) | 12/18 |
| Reasons for surgery | |
| Acute inflammation (abscess) | 11 |
| Chronic, recurrent mucopurulent discharge | 7 |
| Non-inflammatory conditions (persistent tearing) | 12 |
| Duration of symptoms before surgery (years)* | 3.0 ± 2.3 |
*Mean and standard deviation
