Table 2 Postoperative data of Silicone stents Bioabsorbable steroid-eluting stents group
Parameter | Silicone stents group (n = 22) | Bioabsorbable steroid-eluting stents group (n = 15) | Statistical test value | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Average operative duration (minutes) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Mean ± SD | 97.46 ± 15.37 | 83.49 ± 19.16 | t = 13.733 | 0.000* |
Number of procedures | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Mean ± SD | 2.04 ± 0.64 | 1.00 ± 0.00 | t = 82.689 | 0.000* |
Hospital length of stayâ–² (days) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Mean ± SD | 12.8 ± 3.22 | 7.67 ± 3.91 | t = 15.082 | 0.000* |
Restenosis (n(%)) | 2/22 (9.1%) | – | – | – |
Timing of complications (days) | 31.33 ± 5.12 | – | – | – |
Complications (n(%)) | 3/22(13.6%) | – | – | – |
Granulations (n(%)) | 1/22(4.5%) | – | – | – |
Damage of columella and alars (n(%)) | 1/22 (4.5%) | – | – | – |
Posterior nasal septal injury (n(%)) | 1/22 (4.5%) | – | – | – |