ArticleBMC anesthesiology2020
Laryngeal mask airway reduces incidence of post-operative sore throat after thyroid surgery compared with endotracheal tube: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial.
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- Efficacy of laryngeal mask airway against postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications following thyroid surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.Scientific reports · 2022Pooled it
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- [Selection of classic laryngeal mask airway size based on ideal body mass in patients with low body mass index: a randomized trial].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2023Trial
- Determination of the median effective dose of sufentanil for inhibiting the laryngeal mask insertion response in geriatric patients: a prospective, double-blinded, dose-response trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2022Trial
- Betamethasone to prevent hypocalcemia and other complications after total thyroidectomy: A retrospective case-control study.Turkish journal of surgery · 2026Article
- The laryngeal mask airway in the extraction of supernumerary teeth in children: a retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Effect of endotracheal tube cuff pressure on postoperative outcomes in Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- [Intubaiton with electromyographic endotracheal tube increases risks of postoperative sore throat following thyroidectomy under general anesthesia: a retrospective cohort study].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2025Article
- Comparison of incidence of sore throat with laryngeal mask airway Protector and laryngeal mask airway ProSeal: A randomised clinical trial.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
- Effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral superficial cervical plexus block versus perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative quality of recovery in patients undergoing thyroidectomy: A randomised double-blind comparative trial.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2024Article
- Comparing hoarseness and sore throat after extubation at different endotracheal cuff pressures: A double-blinded clinical trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Supraglottic airway devices: a powerful strategy in airway management.American journal of cancer research · 2024Review
- A Neural Integrity Monitor Electromyography Endotracheal Tube Causes More Severe Postoperative Sore Throat Than a Standard Endotracheal Tube in Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study.World journal of surgery · 2023Article
- Effect of Oral Care Solution on Sore Throat After I-Gel Laryngeal Mask General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2023Article
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- Efficacy of Laryngeal Mask Airway Compared to Endotracheal Tube: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2022Article
- Quantitative Measurement of Adult Human Larynx post General Anesthesia with Intubation.International journal of medical sciences · 2022Article
- Comparison between I-gelAmerican journal of translational research · 2022Article
- A prospective study on the incidence of sore throat after use of laryngeal mask airway during general anesthesia.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSore throat is a remarkable complication after thyroid surgery with endotracheal tube (ETT). Many studies revealed that laryngeal mask airway (LMA) might reduce the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat. However, little is known about the use of a flexible reinforced LMA (FLMA) in thyroid surgery. The purpose of this study was to explore the potential benefits of FLMA compared with ETT on postoperative sore throat.
methodsIn this prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial, ninety-six patients aged 20-80 years, scheduled for elective radical thyroidectomy under general anesthesia were enrolled. They were randomly divided into ETT group and FLMA group. All the included patients received total intravenous anesthesia (with propofol, fentanyl and rocuronium) and controlled mechanical ventilation during the surgery. Cuff pressure of ETT and FLMA were strictly controlled. Incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat, numbness and hoarseness at 1, 24, and 48 h after surgery was evaluated and compared between the two groups. Incidence and severity of buckling during extubation and the hemodynamic profile during intubation were also recorded and compared.
resultsThe incidence of sore throat and hoarseness was significantly lower in FLMA group than those in ETT group at 1 h, 24 h and 48 h postoperatively, as well as the severity of sore throat. Compared to ETT group, there was a significantly lower incidence of buckling during extubation and less fluctuation of HR and BP at 1 min and 3 min after intubation in FLMA group.
conclusionsPatients undergoing thyroid surgery with FLMA had less postoperative laryngopharyngeal symptoms when compared with ETT. The use of FLMA also achieved less buckling during extubation and better hemodynamic profiles during intubation.
trial registrationThe research was registered in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-IOR-15006602) on May 23th, 2015.
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