Submental tracheal intubation for resection of recurrent giant pituitary tumor： a case report

Airway management in the patients who receive transmaxillary approach for resection of giant pituitary tumor presents a clinical challenge to the anesthesiologists. Oral or nasal route for tracheal intubation can interfere with surgical procedures. This report describes submental tracheal intubation...

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Published in:Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA 2011-02, Vol.26 (1), p.40-44
Main Authors: Hejiang, Zhong, Yunling, Wang, Tiande, Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway management
Giant pituitary tumor
Submental tracheal intubation
切除术
操作过程
气管插管
病例报告
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Summary:Airway management in the patients who receive transmaxillary approach for resection of giant pituitary tumor presents a clinical challenge to the anesthesiologists. Oral or nasal route for tracheal intubation can interfere with surgical procedures. This report describes submental tracheal intubation for airway management in a patient who underwent resection of recurrent giant pituitary tumor via transmaxillary approach. Submental tracheal intubation is an adaptable and safe alternative technology for airway management during operation.
ISSN:1000-1948
DOI:10.1016/S1000-1948(11)60025-7