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Nasogastric (NG) tube feeding use during definitive radiation therapy
| Study group | Control group | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG tube feeding | 5 (13.5 %) | 18 (48.6 %) | |
| Self-oral intake | 32 (86.5 %) | 19 (51.4 %) | |
| Total | 37 (100 %) | 37 (100 %) | 0.0045 |
*The significance of differences between study and control groups was statistically tested by Fishers’ exact test
