Table 4.
On the 14th day after operation, the cranial nerve functions of the IX, X and Xi groups were examined.
| Items | MVD (n = 39) | RHZ (n = 22) | 
|---|---|---|
| Uvula not centered | 0 | 5 | 
| Lifting deviation of soft palate | 0 | 0 | 
| Hoarseness of pronunciation | 0 | 0 | 
| Swallowing cough | 1 | 3 | 
| Disappearance of pharyngeal reflex | 0 | 0 | 
| 1/3 taste loss behind the tongue (abnormal) | 0 | 2 |