Table 3 Complication and dysfunction (n = 72)
From: Clinical outcomes of transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery for hypopharyngeal and supraglottic cancer
Category | No. | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
Complication | |||
 Respiration-related | |||
| Â | Temporary tracheostomy | 2 | 2.8 |
Prolonged mechanical ventilation | 0 | 0.0 | |
 Surgical site-related | |||
| Â | Pharyngeal fistula | 2 | 2.8 |
Subcutaneous emphysema | 4 | 5.6 | |
Dysfunction | |||
 Swallowing-related | |||
| Â | Nasogastric tube placement | 16 | 22.2 |
Preventive balloon dilation | 3 | 4.2 | |
Gastrostomy tube placement | 0 | 0.0 | |
Aspiration pneumonia | 2 | 2.8 | |
Persistent dysphasia | 3 | 4.2 | |
 Phonation-related | |||
| Â | Permanent vocal dysfunction | 0 | 0.0 |