Table 4.
Comparison of Treatment Success and Relapse Rates of Different Constricted Ear Classifications
| Class | Treatment Effect, n (%) of Ears | Posttreatment Relapse, n (%) of Ears | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Successful | Unsuccessful | P a | Relapse | Nonrelapse | P b | |
| 1 | 32 (94.1) | 2 (5.9) | 5 (14.7) | 29 (85.3) | ||
| 2 | 34 (91.9) | 3 (8.1) | 18 (48.6) | 19 (51.4) | ||
| 3 | 12 (60.0) | 8 (40.0) | 14 (70.0) | 6 (30.0) | ||
| Total | 78 (85.7) | 13 (14.3) | <0.01 | 37 (40.7) | 54 (59.3) | <0.01 |
Fisher exact test.
Chi-square test.