Table (6)
There was an improvement from discharge to 4 weeks for pain (P value = 0.001) and for cosmesis (P value = 0.001). While patients rating of leg pain compared with sternotomy pain tended to be lesser in the EVH group. In EVH group, 99% of patients were very satisfied with leg wound as compared to 25% in OVH group who were just satisfied. Patient’s satisfaction with cosmesis, there was a significant difference at time of discharge between the two groups. The incidence of peripheral neuropathy is 0% in EVH group, and 20% in OVH group. Postoperative numbness is not present in EVH group, so better patient mobility after surgery and better patient satisfaction.
Statistical analysis of continuous variables was performed using Student’s t test. Univariate comparison of categorical variables was done using Fisher’s exact test and X2 analysis.