The use of throat packs in pediatric cleft lip/palate surgery: a retrospective study

ConclusionOmitting routine placement of throat packs in cleft lip/palate surgery was not associated with an increased early postoperative complication rate. Therefore, the traditional, routine placement of a throat pack during cleft lip/palate surgery can be questioned.Clinical relevanceThe traditional, routine placement of a throat pack during cleft lip/palate surgery can be questioned.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research