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Distribution of patients according to the type of surgical procedure performed (N = 196)
| Surgical procedure performed | Frequency | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor excision | 120 | 61.2 |
| Excisional/incisional/endoscopic biopsy | 20 | 10.2 |
| Paratidectomy | 20 | 10.2 |
| Thyroidectomy | 10 | 5.1 |
| Tracheostomy | 9 | 4.6 |
| Mandibulectomy | 7 | 3.6 |
| Submandibulectomy | 6 | 3.1 |
| Laryngectomy | 4 | 2.0 |
