Table 3.

Feeding tube placement in relation to trismus severity. There is a statistically significant difference (p < 0.00001) and a positive correlation (r = 0.92) indicating that severity of trismus is correlated with feeding tube placement. MIO: no trismus = 3 fingers, mild/moderate trismus = 2 fingers, severe trismus = 1 finger width or less

Feeding tube placement (n = 892)	No trismus (n = 614)	Mild/moderate trismus (n = 252)	Severe trismus (n = 26)
Yes	238 (39%)	154 (61%)	23 (88%)
No	376 (61%)	98 (39%)	3 (12%)