200 | Chapter 8 Table 1. Patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics (n = 15) Characteristics N % Gender Male Female 12 80 3 20 Age Mean, range 71.7 57-80 Time since TL in years Mean, range 11.1, 0.3-43.4 Tumor-stage I II III IV Unknown 2 13.3 6 40.0 1 6.7 3 20.0 3 20.0 Primary tumor site Larynx Hypopharynx 13 86.7 2 13.3 Indication TL Primary TL TL for recurrence Dysfunctional larynx TL for second primary tumor* 3 20.0 5 33.3 2 13.3 5 33.3 Pharyngectomy No (standard laryngectomy) Yes, (all total pharyngectomy) Unknown 10 66.7 3 20.0 2 13.3 Neck dissection during TL No Unilateral Bilateral Unknown 5 33.3 3 20.0 6 40.0 1 6.7 Reconstruction No (primary closure) Yes Unknown 6 40.0 7 46.7 2 13.3 Radiotherapy No Primary Postoperative 1 6.7 11 73.3 3 20.0 Chemotherapy No Postoperative 14 93.3 1 6.7 *Other primary tumors were: upper esophagus (n=1), hypopharynx (n=3) and, oropharynx (n=1).
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