Table 1 The baseline characteristics of the patients included
N | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Age (mean ± SD) | 46.3 | 12.6 | |
Sex | Male | 30 | 57.7% |
Female | 22 | 42.3% | |
Side | Right | 17 | 32.7% |
Left | 22 | 42.3% | |
Both cords | 13 | 25.0% | |
Flexible laryngoscope | Negative | 0 | 0.0% |
Positive | 52 | 100.0% | |
Ultrasonography | Negative | 6 | 11.5% |
Positive | 46 | 88.5% | |
Site of lesion within vocal cord | Could not be assessed | 6 | 11.5% |
Anterior third | 23 | 44.2% | |
Middle third | 16 | 30.9% | |
Anterior and middle thirds | 5 | 9.6% | |
Posterior third | 2 | 3.8% | |