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Soaked Pharyngeal Packing Agents in Septoplasty
Sponsor: Assiut University
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.
Official title: Comparative Evaluation of Soaked Pharyngeal Packing Agents in Septoplasty Procedure: Impact on Postoperative Outcomes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-03-20
Completion Date
2026-06-04
Last Updated
2026-03-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Saline (NaCl 0,9 %) (placebo)
The anesthetist, unaware of group allocation, will place the saline soaked pharyngeal pack under direct visualization following intubation. The pharyngeal pack will be situated in the oropharynx, positioned posterior to the soft palate and in contact with the posterior pharyngeal wall. Placement will be executed with forceps under direct observation, adhering to a standardized protocol to guarantee uniformity across all patients.
dexamethasone 8mg
The anesthetist, unaware of group allocation, will place the dexamethasone soaked pharyngeal pack under direct visualization following intubation. The pharyngeal pack will be situated in the oropharynx, positioned posterior to the soft palate and in contact with the posterior pharyngeal wall. Placement will be executed with forceps under direct observation, adhering to a standardized protocol to guarantee uniformity across all patients.
Locations (1)
Assiut University
Asyut, Egypt