Palatal dimension measured | No fistula | Fistula | p-value for t test |
---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||
Palatal index at initial surgery | |||
< 0.4 mm | 0.32 (0.06) | 0.26 (0.09) | 0.198 |
≥ 0.4 mm | 0.51 (0.06) | 0.58 (0.15) | 0.046 |
Palatal index at second stage | |||
< 0.4 mm | 0.28 (0.05) | 0.36 (0.03) | 0.034 |
≥ 0.4 mm | 0.44 (0.02) | 0.51 (0.08) | 0.015 |