From: Comparison of arthroscopic internal drainage and open excision for the treatment of popliteal cysts
MI group(n = 27) | OS group(n = 75) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Surgical time (min) | 28.89 ± 4.51 | 52.96 ± 29.72 | < 0.000 |
Length of incision (cm) | 0.84 ± 0.08 | 5.71 ± 1.21 | < 0.000 |
Blood loss(ml) | 1.00(1.00, 1.00) | 10.00(9.00, 10.00) | < 0.000 |
Hospitalization time(d) | 4.70 ± 0.78 | 4.53 ± 0.93 | 0.709 |
Recurrence | 0.018 | ||
NO | 27(100%) | 62(82.7%) | |
YES | 0 | 13(17.3%) |