Table 3 Complications after primary and salvage (pharyngo)laryngectomy
| Â | Primary | Salvage | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total | 19/66 (29%) | 10/36 (28%) | 0.914 |
Pharyngocutaneous fistula | 5 (7.5%) | 5 (14%) | 0.306 |
Neck collection (infection) | 7 | 3 | 0.712 |
Bleeding | 1 | 1 | 0.66 |
Wound breakdown | 6 | 1 | 0.223 |