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Comparison of Swallowing-Related Outcomes before and after Total Laryngectomy
| Before TL | After TL | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 16 (69.6%) | 3 (13.0%) | <0.001 |
| NPO | 13 (56.5%) | 0 (0.0%) | <0.001 |
| Enteral/parental nutrition | 17 (73.9%) | 4 (17.4%) | <0.001 |
No. (%) of patients
Abbreviations: NPO, nil per os
