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Risk of feeding tube dependence with and without neck dissection excluding patients with stricture (N=59)
| Relative Risk Persistent Feeding Tube | No ND | ND | Relative Risk | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months (adjusted) | 23% | 25% | 1.11 | 0.45-2.74 | 0.828 |
| 18 months (adjusted) | 7% | 41% | 5.49 | 1.85-16.24 | 0.002 |
| 24 months (adjusted) | 4% | 40% | 11.28 | 2.12-60.08 | 0.005 |
Abbreviations: ND neck dissection, CI confidence interval
