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
No
Follow-up (months)
3-20.7
(mean=9.5)