Shikani™ Seeing Optical Stylet-aided tracheal intubation in patients with a large epiglottic cyst

Large epiglottic cysts can block the glottis, leading to serious consequences. This condition presents a challenge in terms of airway management for anesthesiologists during induction of anesthesia. We report the use of a Shikani™ Seeing Optical Stylet combined with a Macintosh laryngoscope to aid t...

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Published in:Chinese medical journal 2011-09, Vol.124 (17), p.2795-2798
Main Authors: Lin, Na, Li, Mei, Shi, Song, Li, Tian-zuo, Zhang, Bing-xi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epiglottis - pathology
Female
Fiber Optic Technology - methods
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - methods
Laryngeal Diseases - pathology
Laryngoscopes
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Large epiglottic cysts can block the glottis, leading to serious consequences. This condition presents a challenge in terms of airway management for anesthesiologists during induction of anesthesia. We report the use of a Shikani™ Seeing Optical Stylet combined with a Macintosh laryngoscope to aid tracheal intubation in seven patients with large epiglottic cysts. Use of this technique can avoid cyst rupture and allow smooth, safe intubation.
ISSN:0366-6999
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2011.17.044