Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Table 3 Summary of swallowing outcomes based on clinical and videofluoroscopic assessment

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

Outcome	Number	%
Penetration^a
Yes	13	36%
No	23	64%
Aspiration^a
Yes	7	19%
No	29	81%
Preoperative G-tube
Yes	8	22%
No	28	78%
Postoperative G- tube^b
Yes	14	39%
No	22	61%
Unrestricted diet^c
Yes	29	81%
No	7	19%

^aIdentified on first VFSS, performed within 3 weeks postoperatively
^bPerformed if unable to achieve oral diet >4 weeks postoperatively
^cDefined as similar-to, or better than preoperative diet

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