Unexpected difficult intubation: asymptomatic epiglottic cysts as a cause of upper airway obstruction during anaesthesia

Two cases of asymptomatic epiglottic cysts which presented as partial upper airway obstruction following induction of anaesthesia are described. The incidence, pathology and anaesthetic management are discussed.

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1987-04, Vol.42 (4), p.407-410
Main Authors: MASON, D. G, WARK, K. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway Obstruction - etiology
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, General
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Cysts - complications
Epiglottis
Female
General anesthesia. Technics. Complications. Neuromuscular blocking. Premedication. Surgical preparation. Sedation
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal
Laryngeal Diseases - complications
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
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Summary:Two cases of asymptomatic epiglottic cysts which presented as partial upper airway obstruction following induction of anaesthesia are described. The incidence, pathology and anaesthetic management are discussed.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1987.tb03983.x