Effects of Two Packing Type in Maxillofacial Surgery

Summary

Operations of oral maxillofacial surgery cause the blood escape into stomach and trachea. Therefore, throat packing is applied. Endotracheal tube cuff is not protective from aspiration. While packing is preventing blood leakage, it may cause postoperative pain due to the pressure. Packing placed between oropharynx and hypopharynx before surgery to prevent leakage to stomach and trachea. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of two packing types in throat pain.

Timeline

Start

2018-01-10

Primary completion

2018-12-15

Completion

2018-12-22

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