Table II.
Correlation of clinical parameters with trismus (Grade ≥ 1).
| Characteristic | Univariate analysis (p-value) | Multivariate analysis (p-value) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | 0.09 | 0.27 |
| Race | 0.14 | 0.21 |
| Primary site | <0.001 | 0.002 |
| T stage | 0.59 | 0.44 |
| N stage | 0.53 | 0.63 |
| Overall stage | 1.0 | 0.23 |
| Age | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| KPS | 0.21 | 0.56 |