Table 3

Comparison between the repeated granuloma examinations in the two groups

CharacteristicsGranulomaP value
Two weeks postoperativeOne-month postoperativeThree months postoperative
Group A
 Resolved17 (73.91%)22 (95.65%)22 (95.65%)0.007*
 Unresolved6 (26.09%)1 (4.35 %)1 (4.35 %)
Group B
 Resolved17 (68%)23 (92%)14 (56%)0.001*
 Unresolved8 (32%)2 (8%)11 (44%)
  • *P value was calculated by Cochran's Q test.