Table 3.

Comparison of complications and recurrences in each group

Variable	Group A (PTED, n=31)	Group B (MED, n=31)	t	P value
Neural injury	2 (6.45%)	1 (3.23%)	0.350	0.554
Cerebrospinal fluid leak	2 (6.45%)	1 (3.23%)	0.350	0.554
Postoperative dysesthesia	1 (3.23%)	3 (9.68%)	1.069	0.301
Infection	0 (0.00%)	1 (3.23%)	1.016	0.313
Poor wound healing	0 (0.00%)	1 (3.23%)	1.016	0.313
Persistent aggravated pain	1 (3.23%)	0 (0.00%)	1.016	0.313
Residue/recurrence	2 (6.45%)	1 (3.23%)	0.350	0.554