Table 2. Comparison between surgery types and problems and compensation (n = 36).
| Total Laryngectomy (n = 25) | Partial frontolateral laryngectomy (n = 11) | p-value (Indifference test) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problems | |||
| Reflux | 13 | 1 | 0.016* |
| Coughing | 7 | 3 | 0.647 |
| Choking | 7 | 1 | 0.210 |
| Sensation of food stuck | 6 | 1 | 0.291 |
| Suffocation | 4 | 0 | 0.215 |
| Swallowing noises | 4 | 0 | 0.215 |
| Regurgitation | 2 | 0 | 0.476 |
| Pharyngeal globus | 2 | 1 | 0.678 |
| Breathing discomfort | 2 | 0 | 0.476 |
| Compensation | |||
| Head maneuvers | 22 | 10 | 0.644 |
| Decreased food intake | 14 | 3 | 0.109 |
| Multiple swallowing | 6 | 0 | 0.091 |
*
p < 0.016.