Table 4 Results of parameters additionally examined with numerical rating scale (NRS). NRS scores 1–3 correspond to mild, scores 4–6 to moderate and scores ≥ 7 to severe symptoms. Values are expressed as the number of patients or as the total number in percent
Parameter of the NRS score | DLT (n = 38) | EZB (n = 36) | U-test (P-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sore throat n (mild/moderate/severe) (total in %) | 9/0/0 (23.7%) | 1/0/0 (2.8%) | 0.009* |
Dysphagia n (mild/moderate/severe) (total in %) | 6/1/0 (18.4%) | 1/2/0 (8.3%) | 0.247 |
Cough n (mild/moderate/severe) (total in %) | 11/9/0 (52.6%) | 17/5/0 (61.1%) | 0.916 |
Hoarseness n (mild/moderate/severe) (total in %) | 6/9/3 (47.4%) | 9/1/0 (27.8%) | 0.02* |