Open AccessEffects of different types of pharyngeal packing in patients undergoing nasal surgery: A comparative study
Author(s) -
Mohd Meesam Rizvi,
Raj Singh,
Mohd Asim Rasheed,
Arindam Sarkar
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.156347
Subject(s) - sore throat , medicine , throat , dysphagia , swallowing , surgery , anesthesia , context (archaeology) , exact test , incidence (geometry) , nose , pharynx , physics , paleontology , biology , optics
Postoperative throat complaints such as postoperative sore throat (POST), dysphagia, and hoarseness frequently arises after tracheal intubation and throat packing for patient undergoing general anesthesia. This condition is very disturbing to patient. Avoiding POST is a major priority for these patients because preventing postoperative complications contributes to patient satisfaction.