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Table 2 Types of postoperative communication and diet

From: Closure of post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulae

Variable

All patients

n (%)

 

20 (100)

Communication method

 

   Electrolarynx

18 (90)

   Tracheoesophageal puncture

2 (10)

Diet

 

   Regular/Soft

11 (55)

   Liquid

7 (35)

   NPO/Tube feeding only

2 (10)

  1. NPO, nil per os.