Airway Management via Laryngeal Mask in Laryngotracheal Resection

Abstract We present a case of impassable subglottic stenosis scheduled for tracheal resection and reconstruction managed by establishing a supraglottic airway. Despite careful preoperative evaluation, the stenosis was localized higher than anticipated, rendering conventional intubation impossible. L...

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Published in:The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon reports 2016-12, Vol.5 (1), p.1-3
Main Authors: Zardo, Patrick, Kreft, Tom, Hachenberg, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
airway management
Case Report: Thoracic
thoracic surgery
tracheal surgery
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Summary:Abstract We present a case of impassable subglottic stenosis scheduled for tracheal resection and reconstruction managed by establishing a supraglottic airway. Despite careful preoperative evaluation, the stenosis was localized higher than anticipated, rendering conventional intubation impossible. Laryngeal mask bridging to cross-field ventilation was feasible and jet ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass were available as emergency strategies. Surgery and emergence went uneventful. Perioperative considerations are discussed in this report.
ISSN:2194-7635
2194-7643
DOI:10.1055/s-0035-1556061