Table 3 Post-operative complications after each intervention
Complication | PTx (n = 68) | PEA (n = 68) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain on VAS score (mean ± SD) | 2.5 ± 1.0 | 0.7 ± 0.8 | < 0.001 |
Irritation N (%) | 4 (5.8%) | 9 (13.2%) | 0.243 |
Voice change N (%) | 3 (4.4%) | 5 (7.3%) | 0.718 |
Dysphagia N (%) | 3 (4.4%) | 1 (1.5%) | 0.619 |
Rebleeding N (%) | 0 | 0 | - |
Infection N (%) | 0 | 0 | - |