Difficult diagnostic laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy aided by the laryngeal mask airway

A case of difficult diagnostic rigid bronchoscopy is described. However, flexible fibrescopy could be easily performed through a laryngeal mask airway despite complete lack of experience by the operator. Excellent visualization of the larynx and bronchial tree with minimal haemodynamic disturbance a...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 1992-08, Vol.106 (8), p.722-722
Main Authors: Maroof, Mohammad, Siddique, Mahmood, Khan, Rashid M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy - methods
Endoscopy
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Female
Fiber Optic Technology
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Laryngeal mask airway
Laryngeal Masks
Laryngoscopy - methods
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Short Communications
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Summary:A case of difficult diagnostic rigid bronchoscopy is described. However, flexible fibrescopy could be easily performed through a laryngeal mask airway despite complete lack of experience by the operator. Excellent visualization of the larynx and bronchial tree with minimal haemodynamic disturbance accompanied the technique.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100120687