Study of postoperative laryngopharyngeal discomfort: protocol for a single-centre cohort study
Introduction Postoperative laryngopharyngeal discomfort after extubation can lead to severe throat pain, dysphagia, or postoperative tongue oedema. Possible mechanisms include increased oral pressure, obstruction of venous and lymphatic return in the neck, and increased capillary hydrostatic pressur...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMJ Publishing Group
2024-01-01
|
| Series: | BMJ Open |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e079841.full |