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Table 1 Demographic characterization of the patient cohort

From: Functional outcome predictors following mandibular reconstruction with osteocutaneous fibula free flaps: correlating early postoperative videofluoroscopic swallow studies with long-term clinical results

Variable

Number

%

Gender

 Male

21

58%

 Female

15

42%

Age

 Range

7-81

(mean=54)

Diagnosis

 Cancer

17

47%

 Benign

19

53%

Radiation exposurea

 Yes

17

47%

 No

19

53%

Follow-up (months)

 Range

3-20.7

(mean=9.5)

  1. aIncludes history of radiation therapy prior to surgery or postoperative adjuvant radiation therapy