Table 4 Comparison between the studied groups regarding the postoperative complications
From: Evaluation of surgical approaches to infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae
Parameter | Open group (No = 9) | Endoscope group (No = 11) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
No complications | 2(22.2) | 4(36.4) | 0.642 |
Ecchymosis | 1(11.1) | 3(27.3) | 0.591 |
Facial swelling | 4(44.4) | 0(0.00) | 0.026 |
Hemorrhage | 1(11.1) | 3(27.3) | 0.591 |
Numbness of the face | 4(44.4) | 0(0.00) | 0.026 |
Teeth paresthesia | 2(22.2) | 0(0.00) | 0.19 |
Periorbital edema | 0(0.00) | 3(27.3) | 0.218 |