Table 1 Baseline characteristics of 40 patients treated with THRIVE + LM or MV + ETT for microlaryngeal vocal cord polypectomy. Values are mean ± SD, or number (percentage)
THRIVE + LM (n = 20) | MV + ETT (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (y) | 47.3 ± 9.1 | 43.5 ± 8.8 |
Sex (male) | 7 (35%) | 6 (30%) |
Height (cm) | 168.5 ± 8.1 | 167.6 ± 5.5 |
Weight (kg) | 70.3 ± 9.3 | 68.6 ± 11.4 |
BMI (kg.m−2) | 24.7 ± 2.2 | 24.3 ± 2.9 |
ASA physical status | ||
1 | 16 (80%) | 15 (75%) |
2 | 4 (20%) | 5 (25%) |
Location of vocal cord polyp | ||
Front | 2 (10%) | 5 (25%) |
Middle | 5 (25%) | 6 (30%) |
Back | 1 (5%) | 0 (0%) |
Multiple | 12 (60%) | 9 (45%) |