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Table 3 Comparison between both groups for different study outcomes

From: Outcomes of coblation tonsillectomy versus bipolar electrocautery tonsillectomy in pediatric population

 

Group A (n = 60)

Group B (n = 60)

P value

Overall mean pain scores

0.001 (significant)

Range (0–40)

13–22

20–35

Mean ± standard deviation

17.2 ± 2.6

26.9 ± 4.1

Pain duration in days

0.001 (significant)

Range

13–21

21–35

Mean ± standard deviation

16 ± 2.2

25.3 ± 3.7

Reactionary and secondary bleeding

0.027 (significant)

Yes

0 (0%)

6 (10%)

No

60 (100%)

54 (90%)

Healing/day

0.001 (significant)

Range

8–17

15–26

Mean ± standard deviation

13.3 ± 2.1

20 ± 3.5