Soaked Pharyngeal Packing Agents in Septoplasty

Summary

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a frequent and distressing complication after general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, particularly in nasal surgery for example, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, or septo-rhinoplasty, where pharyngeal packing is routine. While pharyngeal packs may reduce blood ingestion, they may exacerbate POST, warranting effective pharmacologic prophylaxis. This study assesses the efficacy of dexamethasone-soaked pharyngeal packs in reducing incidence of POST in patients undergoing elective septoplasty surgeries.

Timeline

Start

2026-03-20

Primary completion

2026-04-25

Completion

2026-04-27

Publications

• Results Mazzotta E, Soghomonyan S, Hu LQ. Postoperative sore throat: prophylaxis and treatment. Front Pharmacol. 2023 Nov 23;14:1284071. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1284071. eCollection 2023.

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