Postoperative sore throat: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postoperative sore throat is a common complaint with an incidence of up to 62%. While anaesthetists often perceive this as a minor and self-limiting complication, postoperative sore throat is one of the leading causes of postoperative anaesthesia-related discomfort. Preventative strategies for postoperative sore throat have been studied extensively, but well-evidenced recommendations are lacking.

Methods

We performed a systematic review to summarise interventions which may prevent postoperative sore throat. Two independent reviewers assessed studies against inclusion criteria and completed a Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 assessment for randomised controlled trials. The results were synthesised narratively due to extensive methodological heterogeneity (populations, int

SUBMITTER: Moulder ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747620 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature