Table 2.
Short and long term complications of surgery
| Short term (< 3 months) | MAIT | MFT | Long term (24 months) | MAIT | MFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding (requiring review) | 7 (11.6%) | 3 (5%) | Atrophic rhinitis | – | – |
| Pain/discomfort (additional analgesia) | 10 (16.6%) | 4(6.7%) | Adhesions | 8 (13.8%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Crusting (requiring additional debridement) | 6 (10%) | 2 (3.3%) | Anosmia | 3 (5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Malodor/discharge | 14 (23.6%) | 3 (5%) | Ephiphora | 1 (1.6%) | 2 (3.3%) |
| Increased hospital stay (> 1 day) | 4 (6.7%) | 1 (1.6%) | Failure of procedure | 5 (9.7%) | 0 |