Table 2.

Laryngospasm and postoperative complication rates in the groups

	Group SA (n=66)	Group C (n=66)	p-value
Laryngospasm	2 (3%)	8 (12.1%)	0.002
Apnea	3 (4.5%)	9 (13.6%)	0.017
Cough	4 (6%)	8 (12.1%)	0.226
Agitation	3 (4.5%)	11 (16.6%)	0.035
PONV (antiemetic required)	0	7 (10.6%)	0.041
Sore throat	2 (3%)	9 (13.6%)	0.027
Swallowing difficulty	0	6 (9%)	0.012
Hypotension	0	2 (3%)	0.154
Tachycardia	8 (12.1%)	10 (15.1%)	0.645

Notes: Group SA: Suction Above Cuff Endotracheal Tube (SACETT); Group C: classic endotracheal tube. Significant values are given in bold.