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The Effect of Pharyngeal Packing on Postoperative Gastric Volume in Patients Undergoing Nasal Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)180 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

Pharyngeal packing is a frequently used application to reduce the incidence and severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients who undergo nasal surgery. This study aims to research the effects of PP on gastric antral cross-sectional area (ACSA) and hence gastric volume as assessed by ultrasound, therewithal PONV and sore throat were evaluated as secondary outcomes in rhino logic surgeries (Septorhinoplasty, Septoplasty, Functional endoscopic sinus surgery).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing elective nasal or paranasal sinus surgery following overnight fasting * 18-70 years of age * accepting to join the study * American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) classification system I-III * Body mass Index (BMI) \< 30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * ASA classification higher than III * Age younger than 18 years * BMI\>30 kg/m2 * Preoperative vomiting or antiemetic medication therapy * Intubation needing more than two laryngoscopy attempts * Not agreeing to participate in the study * Coagulation disorders * Diseases or conditions affecting gastric volume or motility

What they're measuring

The crosssectional area (ACSA) (Postoperative) (mm2) (Postoperative)

Timeframe: 10 minutes before extubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04819659

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-14

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