Table 5 Results of relevant selected parameters from evaluation of the H&N35 Quality of Life Questionnaire Head and Neck Module (H&N Score). Data are presented as median [IQR]
Parameter (H&N Score) | DLT (n = 38) | EZB (n = 36) | Mann Whitney U-test (P-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sore throat | 0 [0 to 33] | 0 [0 to 0] | 0.015* |
Dysphagia | 0 [0 to 0] | 0 [0 to 0] | 0.202 |
Cough | 33 [0 to 33] | 33 [0 to 67] | 0.411 |
Hoarseness | 0 [0 to 67] | 0 [0 to 33] | 0.077 |
Dry mouth | 67 [0 to 67] | 33 [0 to 67] | 0.429 |
Viscous mucus | 33 [0 to 33] | 0 [0 to 33] | 0.131 |
Paraesthesia | 0 [0 to 0] | 0 [0 to 0] | 0.143 |
Speech problems | 0 [0 to 33] | 0 [0 to 0] | 0.047* |
Mouth opening problems | 0 [0 to 0] | 0 [0 to 0] | 0.071 |
Toothache | 0 [0 to 0] | 0 [0 to 0] | 0.613 |
Total H&N35 score | 17 [7 to 23] | 12 [7 to 17] | 0.064 |