Recorded operative and postoperative events in the day case and inpatient groups
| Recorded adverse events | Group A: day case (209 operations) | Group B: inpatient (228 operations) |
|---|---|---|
| Operative difficulties: | (32/209 operations) | (25/228 operations) |
| Creation of mucosal flaps | 14 | 14 |
| Troublesome haemorrhage | 15 | 9 |
| Skin tear from traction | 2 | 1 |
| False canalicular passage | 1 | 1 |
| Postoperative events: | (51/209 cases) | (56/228 cases) |
| Cellulitis | 12 | 3 |
| Intermittent epistaxis | 6 | 9 |
| Nasal ooze (day 1-4) | 4 | 1 |
| Silicone tube problems | 5 | 12 |
| Noticeable skin scar | 15 | 14 |
| Significant bruising | 3 | 6 |
| Miscellaneous details | 6 | 11 |
↵p = 0.01 (Fisher’s exact test).