Table 3

- Comparison of postoperative pharynx dryness between the 2 groups.

TimeGroup G (n=45)Group T (n=45)P-values
T27 (15.6)34 (75.6)<0.001
T33 (6.7)21 (46.7)<0.001
T42 (4.4)9 (20.0)0.024

Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%). Group G: lidocaine viscous gargle, Group T: lidocaine viscous topical application of laryngeal mask airway, T2: immediately after removal of laryngeal mask airway, T3: one hour after removal of laryngeal mask airway, T4: 24 hours after removal of laryngeal mask airway