Table 3.
Comparison of complications and recurrences in each group
Variable | Group A (PTED, n=31) | Group B (MED, n=31) | t | P value |
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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 |