Comparison of the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat and subglottic airway injury with cylindrical versus tapered cuff endotracheal tubes in women undergoing surgery for breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a minor complication of general anesthesia with tracheal intubation but may negatively affect patient satisfaction and postoperative recovery. The shape of the endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff may influence the incidence and severity of POST. Metho...

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Published in:	BMC Anesthesiology
Main Authors:	Geng-Ci Chen, Kai-Li Lo, Zhi-Fu Wu, Shun-Ming Chan, Sheng-Yao Cheng, Ching-Lung Ko, Chi-Ming Chu, Wei-Cheng Tseng
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Breast cancer Endotracheal tube cuff Postoperative sore throat Subglottic airway injury Tracheal intubation
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03040-y