Conclusion
O ur study shows that the use of pharyngeal tampons
is associated with decreased pain scores, however, it also shows that
there are no differences in post-operative nausea and vomiting.
We believe that pharyngeal tampons are a suitable alternative -if
not replacement - for conventional ribbon gauze. Further studies with
higher population numbers should be carried to confirm these results.
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