Table 1 The study results
Variable | Group A (high magnification) (n = 26) N(%) | Group B (optical magnification) (n = 26) N(%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Early complications | |||
Infection | 6 (23.1%) | 17 (65.4%) | 0.002 |
Fistula | 3 (11.5 %) | 7 (26.9%) | 0.159 |
Fistula closure | One fistula healed conservatively after 10 days. 2 fistulae needed operative intervention. | Two fistulae healed conservatively after 10 days. 5 fistulae needed operative intervention. | |
Meatal stenosis | Nil | 6 (21.3% ( | 0.023 |
Dehiscence | 3 (11.5%) | 4 (15.2%) | 1 |
Edema | 5 (19.2%) | 7 (26.9%) | 0.510 |
Bleeding | Nil | Nil | |
Retention | Nil | Nil | |
Late complications | |||
Recurrence | 3 (11.5%) | 4 (15.4%) | 1 |
Dilatation | 1 (3.8%) | NIL | 1 |
Stricture | Nil | 1 (3.8%) | 1 |
Dysuria | 6 (23.1%) | 12 (46.2%) | 0.865 |