Table 1 Macroscopic findings 48 h after hydrogel or saline application.
Hydrogel group (n = 12) | Control group (n = 8) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Rate of perforation, n (%) | 2 (16) | 6 (75) | 0.02 |
Mean ulcerated diameter, mm (mean ± SD) | 5.4 ± 1.7 | 7.8 ± 2.8 | 0.03 |
Mean ulcerated area, mm2 (mean ± SD) | 21.0 ± 13.8 | 33.5 ± 19.9 | 0.13 |
Hydrogel remaining on bottom of ulcer after 48 h, n (%) | 2 (16) | – | – |
Adverse events (%) | 0 | 0 | – |
