Chewing 2.8g of gum prior to total thyroidectomy surgery can significantly decrease the incidence of moderate/severe postoperative sore throat within 48 hours after the procedure. This finding was established through a randomized controlled trial involving 148 patients, with the 2.8g gum group demonstrating a lower incidence of postoperative sore throat compared to the control group. The reduction in sore throat occurrence highlights the potential benefits of chewing gum prior to surgery as a simple and inexpensive intervention.
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