Variables
Medical group (n= 35) Medical group (n= 35) Surgical group (n= 35) Surgical group (n= 35)
p- value
Mean(months) SD Mean(months) SD
Resolution of pain 4. 57 2.47 1.66 1.57 <0.001*
Resolution of ear discharge 5.69 2.069 2.66 1.93 <0.001*
Resolution of canal edema, granulation 6.00 2.210 3.11 2.763 <0.001*
Normal value of ESR, CRP 9.69 4.042 6.91 4.280 <0.001*
Radiological resolution 11.23 4.845 8.29 4.205 0.001*
Total duration of treatment 11.34 4.875 9.20 4.549 0.019*