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Postoperative sore throat, hoarseness, and cough scores of the patients.
| Group C (n = 29) | Group S (n = 29) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 h sore throat severity (VAS, 0–100) | 17.3 ± 10.5 | 8.6 ± 8.6 | 0.001 |
| 24 h sore throat severity (VAS, 0–100) | 11.9 ± 9.2 | 6.4 ± 7.2 | 0.012 |
| 3 h hoarseness (NRS, 0/1/2/3) | 28/1/0/0 | 27/2/0/0 | – |
| 24 h hoarseness (NRS, 0/1/2/3) | 29/0/0/0 | 28/1/0/0 | – |
| 3 h cough (NRS, 0/1/2/3) | 26/3/0/0 | 27/1/1/0 | – |
| 24 h cough (NRS, 0/1/2/3) | 28/1/0/0 | 29/0/0/0 | – |
Values are mean ± SD or number of patients.
