Table 5. Mean hospital stay (days) by subsite and human papillomavirus (HPV) status.
| Total | HPV-positive | HPV-negative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subsite | |||
| Tonsillar | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Base of the tongue | 11 | 8 | 24 |
| Soft palate/pharyngeal wall | 49 | 25 | 55 |
| TOTAL | 14 | 10 | 29 |
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