Table 4.
Univariate analysis of predictive factors for laryngeal lesion > 1 month post-tracheostomy (edema, hyposensitivity, granulations and unilateral laryngeal immobility) in the 20 patients with laryngeal endoscopy.
| Patient characteristics | Laryngeal sequelae n = 11 | No laryngeal sequelae n = 9 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 7/4 | 5/4 | 0.714 |
| Age in years (mean) | 55 ± 14 | 61 ± 13 | 0.295 |
| BMI in kg/m2 (mean) | 31 ± 12 | 35 ± 6 | 0.062 |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Obesity (BMI ≥ 30): yes/no | 4/7 | 7/2 | 0.064 |
| High blood pressure: yes/no | 5/6 | 5/4 | 0.653 |
| Diabetes: yes/no | 3/8 | 2/7 | 0.796 |
| Cardiopathy: yes/no | 2/9 | 3/6 | 0.795 |
| Immunosuppression: yes/no | 0/11 | 3/6 | 0.038 |
| Asthma: yes/no | 1/11 | 0/9 | 0.353 |
| Chronic kidney failure: yes/no | 0/11 | 0/9 | 0.795 |
| OSAHS: yes/no | 1/11 | 0/9 | 0.754 |
| Charlson score (mean) | 2 ± 1 | 2 ± 1 | 0.780 |
| Active or former smoker: yes/no | 0/11 | 2/9 | 0.099 |
BMI: body-mass index. OSAHS: obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Significance threshold: P < 0.005.