The Effects of Pharyngeal Packing on the Postoperative Gastric Fluid Volume in Patients Undergoing Functional Endoscopic Nasal Surgery

Launched by KASR EL AINI HOSPITAL · Apr 26, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying how a procedure called pharyngeal packing affects the amount of fluid in the stomach after surgery. The research focuses on patients who are scheduled to have a type of nasal surgery known as Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS). By using ultrasound, the doctors will assess how this packing technique influences gastric fluid volume during and after the operation.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be adults over 18 years old who are in good health (classified as physical status I-II by the American Society of Anesthesiologists) and are having elective FESS under general anesthesia. However, individuals who have certain health conditions that increase the risk of aspiration (like severe acid reflux), are pregnant, have a high body weight (BMI over 35), or choose not to participate will not be included. If you join the study, you can expect to undergo standard procedures along with the additional monitoring related to the pharyngeal packing technique. This research aims to improve patient safety and outcomes during nasal surgeries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants will be adult patients (above 18 years), with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II, scheduled for elective FESS under general anesthesia.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients at risk of aspiration (patients with lower esophageal disease such as Hiatus hernia, or GERD and DM).
• • Pregnancy.
• • Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 kg/m2.
• • Refusal of the patient.