Table 3.
SWAL-QOL outcomes
| SWAL-QOL | Cage (n = 41) | Plate (n = 27) | p-value† |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWAL-QOL | |||
| Preoperative | 93.3 ± 8.1 | 95.6 ± 7.5 | 0.245 |
| 6-Week postoperative | 89.2 ± 14.1 | 93.5 ± 7.1 | 0.149 |
| 12-Week postoperative | 89.5 ± 13.0 | 92.4 ± 10.4 | 0.387 |
| Changes in SWAL-QOL | |||
| Preoperative | 93.3 ± 8.1 | 95.6 ± 7.5 | - |
| ∆ 6-Week postoperative | -4.1 ± 12.4 | -2.1 ± 8.0 | 0.457 |
| ∆ 12-Week postoperative | -3.1 ± 11.7 | -3.0 ± 12.0 | 0.974 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
SWAL-QOL, Swallowing-quality of life.
†
p-value calculated using Student t-test or chi-square analysis.