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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-895228

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We experienced an extremely rare case of proximal epithelioid sarcoma (PES) of the vulva in a 77-year-old woman. After history taking and physical examination, the patient was tentatively diagnosed as having Bartholin’s cyst in the right labium. Based on histopathological and immunohistochemical (IHC) findings, however, a final diagnosis of PES of the vulva was made. After receiving CyberKnife treatment, the patient survived but with recurrent episodes and poor prognosis. In conclusion, our case indicates that patients with PES of the vulva should be appropriately managed with radiotherapy after a differential diagnosis based on histopathological and IHC findings.

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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-902932

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We experienced an extremely rare case of proximal epithelioid sarcoma (PES) of the vulva in a 77-year-old woman. After history taking and physical examination, the patient was tentatively diagnosed as having Bartholin’s cyst in the right labium. Based on histopathological and immunohistochemical (IHC) findings, however, a final diagnosis of PES of the vulva was made. After receiving CyberKnife treatment, the patient survived but with recurrent episodes and poor prognosis. In conclusion, our case indicates that patients with PES of the vulva should be appropriately managed with radiotherapy after a differential diagnosis based on histopathological and IHC findings.

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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-770938

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BACKGROUND: Critical care physician staffing is a crucial element of the intensive care unit (ICU) organization, and is associated with better outcomes in ICUs. Adult ICUs in Korea have been suffering from inadequate full-time intensivists and nurses because of insufficient reimbursement rates (<50% of the original critical care cost) from the National Health Insurance System. Recently, full-time intensivists have been introduced as a prerequisite for adult ICUs of tertiary hospitals in Korea. The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of intensivist staffing among critical care program directors regarding the barriers and solutions when implementing an intensivist model of critical care in Korea. METHODS: An email survey of critical care program directors in designated teaching hospitals for critical care subspecialty training by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine was performed. The survey domains included vision, culture, resources, barriers, and potential solutions to implementing intensivist physician staffing (IPS). RESULTS: Forty-two critical care program directors were surveyed. A total of 28 directors (66.7%) responded to email queries. Of these, 27 directors (96.4%) agreed that IPS would improve the quality of care in the ICU, although half of them reported a negative perception of relevant clinical colleagues for the role of full-time intensivists and poor resources for IPS in their hospitals. Increased financial burden due to hiring full-time intensivists and concerns regarding exclusion from the management of their critically ill patients in the ICU, together with loss of income for primary attending physicians were stated by the respondents to be major barriers to implementing IPS. Financial incentives for the required cost from the health insurance system and enhancement of medical law relevant to critical care were regarded as solutions to these issues. CONCLUSIONS: Critical care program directors believe that intensivist-led critical care can improve the outcome of ICUs. They indicated the financial burden due to IPS and underestimation of a full-time intensivist's role to be major barriers. The program directors agreed that a partnership between hospital leaders and the Ministry of Health and Welfare was needed to overcome these barriers.


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Adulte , Humains , Soins de réanimation , Maladie grave , Courrier électronique , Hôpitaux d'enseignement , Assurance maladie , Unités de soins intensifs , Jurisprudence , Corée , Motivation , Programmes nationaux de santé , Affectation du personnel et organisation du temps de travail , Enquêtes et questionnaires , Centres de soins tertiaires
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-770943

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We found an error in this article. The author's name should be corrected as following: from "Younsuk Koh" to "Younsuck Koh".

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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-26718

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When first introduced, percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) was performed using a bronchoscope. The bronchoscope itself, however, has several disadvantages, including interruption of ventilation. Modifications of the standard PDT technique have suggested that PDT can be safely performed without a bronchoscope. However, the safety of these modifications is unclear and many modifications have yet to be widely adopted. This study retrospectively evaluated the safety of a simplified PDT technique using the Cook® Ciaglia Blue Rhino™ in 186 patients. After confirming the underlying structures by palpation, PDT was performed without a bronchoscope or blunt dissection, 2.0 cm below the cricothyroid membrane. Ultrasonography was used only when palpation was difficult. Except for bleeding in three patients with coagulopathy, none of the patients experienced any early or late complications, and there were no deaths related to PDT. These findings confirm that PDT can be safely performed using a simplified technique, which may be useful in situations with limited equipment and medical personnel.


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Humains , Prise en charge des voies aériennes , Bronchoscopes , Bronchoscopie , Hémorragie , Membranes , Palpation , Études rétrospectives , Trachéostomie , Échographie , Ventilation
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-67122

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We found an error in this article. The author's name should be corrected as following: from "Younsuk Koh" to "Younsuck Koh".

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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-78043

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BACKGROUND: Critical care physician staffing is a crucial element of the intensive care unit (ICU) organization, and is associated with better outcomes in ICUs. Adult ICUs in Korea have been suffering from inadequate full-time intensivists and nurses because of insufficient reimbursement rates (<50% of the original critical care cost) from the National Health Insurance System. Recently, full-time intensivists have been introduced as a prerequisite for adult ICUs of tertiary hospitals in Korea. The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of intensivist staffing among critical care program directors regarding the barriers and solutions when implementing an intensivist model of critical care in Korea. METHODS: An email survey of critical care program directors in designated teaching hospitals for critical care subspecialty training by the Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine was performed. The survey domains included vision, culture, resources, barriers, and potential solutions to implementing intensivist physician staffing (IPS). RESULTS: Forty-two critical care program directors were surveyed. A total of 28 directors (66.7%) responded to email queries. Of these, 27 directors (96.4%) agreed that IPS would improve the quality of care in the ICU, although half of them reported a negative perception of relevant clinical colleagues for the role of full-time intensivists and poor resources for IPS in their hospitals. Increased financial burden due to hiring full-time intensivists and concerns regarding exclusion from the management of their critically ill patients in the ICU, together with loss of income for primary attending physicians were stated by the respondents to be major barriers to implementing IPS. Financial incentives for the required cost from the health insurance system and enhancement of medical law relevant to critical care were regarded as solutions to these issues. CONCLUSIONS: Critical care program directors believe that intensivist-led critical care can improve the outcome of ICUs. They indicated the financial burden due to IPS and underestimation of a full-time intensivist's role to be major barriers. The program directors agreed that a partnership between hospital leaders and the Ministry of Health and Welfare was needed to overcome these barriers.


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Adulte , Humains , Soins de réanimation , Maladie grave , Courrier électronique , Hôpitaux d'enseignement , Assurance maladie , Unités de soins intensifs , Jurisprudence , Corée , Motivation , Programmes nationaux de santé , Affectation du personnel et organisation du temps de travail , Enquêtes et questionnaires , Centres de soins tertiaires
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-190110

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BACKGROUND: This study compared intubating conditions and the onset time associated with administration of cisatracurium, a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker with a relatively slow onset, according to prior injection of one of two intravenous anesthetic agents: propofol or etomidate. METHODS: Forty-six female patients, undergoing general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation for elective surgery, were randomized to two groups; group P were administered propofol (2 mg/kg) prior to cisatracurium (0.2 mg/kg); group E were administered etomidate (0.3 mg/kg) prior to cisatracurium (0.2 mg/kg). We measured intubating conditions and the onset time according to the types of intravenous anesthetic administered. Measurements of heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were taken immediately prior to induction; immediately and 1 min after IV anesthetic administration; and immediately and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 15 min after endotracheal intubation. RESULTS: Intubating conditions were superior in group E compared with group P (P = 0.009). The average onset time of cisatracurium was more rapid in group E (155.74 +/- 32.92 s vs. 185.26 +/- 38.57 s in group P; P = 0.008). There were no group differences in SBP, DBP, and HR following intravenous anesthetic drug injection and endotracheal intubation. However, SBP and DBP were substantially higher in group E after endotracheal intubation. CONCLUSIONS: Etomidate improves intubating conditions and provide a more rapid onset time of cisatracurium during anesthetic induction compared to propofol.


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Femelle , Humains , Anesthésie générale , Anesthésiques , Pression sanguine , Étomidate , Rythme cardiaque , Intubation trachéale , Blocage neuromusculaire , Propofol
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-56308

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BACKGROUND: Pulse transit time (PTT), the time it takes a pulse wave to travel from one arterial site to another, is a noninvasive indicator of arterial stiffness. The main objective of our study was to compare two common anesthetic techniques using PTT in order to explore which technique would bring more vascular distention. METHODS: Sixty female patients, ages 18-65, classified by ASA 1 or 2 undergoing general anesthesia, were randomly allocated into two groups, S and P. Group S (n = 30) was inducted with 2 mg/kg of propofol and remifentanil 5.0 ng/ml. Group P (n = 30) was inducted with propofol 4.0 ug/ml and remifentanil 4.0 ng/ml using a target controlled infusion (TCI) pump. Group S was anesthetically maintained with sevoflurane at 1.0 MAC and 1.0 ng/ml remifentanil while group P was anesthetically maintained with propofol 3.0 ug/ml and remifentanil 1.0 ng/ml for 10 minutes. PTT values were obtained by measuring the distance between the electrocardiographic R wave, which approximates the opening of the aortic valve, to the radial artery. Three consecutive values of prePTT, postPTT, and corresponding vital signs were measured and recorded before and 10 minutes after anesthetic induction. RESULTS: PrePTT in group S and group P was 240.18 +/- 3.66 and 239.32 +/- 3.69 ms, respectively. Ten minutes after anesthetic induction, postPTT in group S increased to 284.16 +/- 4.37 ms while postPTT in group P increased to 278.7 +/- 4.53 ms (P > 0.05). However, despite the slope of group S (43.98 +/- 22.18) being greater than group P (39.38 +/- 18.39), the difference between the two groups was statistically insignificant (P = 0.2239). CONCLUSIONS: Changes in PTT values were statistically insignificant regarding arterial distension in patients anesthetized with target controlled infusion of propofol compared to those with balanced anesthesia with sevoflurane.


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Femelle , Humains , Anesthésie générale , Valve aortique , Anesthésie balancée , Électrocardiographie , Inspiration , Propofol , Analyse de l'onde de pouls , Artère radiale , Échographie , Rigidité vasculaire , Signes vitaux
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-651821

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BACKGROUND: There has been little data reporting the usefulness of intensivist-performed bedside drainage of pleural effusion via ultrasound (US)-guided pigtail catheter. The objective of this study is to clarify the usefulness and safety of these methods in comparison with radiologist-performed procedures. METHODS: Data of patients with pleural effusion treated with US-guided pigtail catheter drainage were analyzed. All procedures were performed from September 2012 to September. 2013 by a well-trained intensivist or radiologist. RESULTS: Pleural effusion was drained in 25 patients in 33 sessions. A radiologist performed 21 sessions, and an intensivist performed 12 sessions. Procedures during mechanical ventilation were performed in 15 (71.4%) patients by a radiologist and in 10 (83.3%) by an intensivist (p = 0.678). The success rate was not significantly different in radiologist- and intensivist-performed procedures, 95.2% (20/21) and 83.3% (10/12), respectively (p = 0.538). The average duration for procedures (including in-hospital transfer) was longer in radiologist-performed cases (p = 0.001). Although the results are limited because of the small population size, aggravation of oxygenation, CO2 retention, and decrease of mean arterial blood pressure were not statistically different in the groups. Pigtail-associated complications including hemothorax, pneumothorax, hepatic perforation, empyema, kink in the catheter, and subcutaneous hematoma were not found. CONCLUSIONS: Intensivist-performed bedside drainage of pleural effusion via ultrasound (US)-guided pigtail catheter is useful and safe and may be recommended in some patients in an intensive care unit.


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Humains , Pression artérielle , Cathéters , Drainage , Empyème , Hématome , Hémothorax , Unités de soins intensifs , Oxygène , Épanchement pleural , Pneumothorax , Densité de population , Plan de recherche , Ventilation artificielle , Échographie
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-212844

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Central venous catheterization (CVC) can be difficult, especially with pediatric patients in critical care. Accessing the subclavian vein (SCV) can cause serious complications, including pneumothorax, arterial puncture, and hemothorax. Recently, the ultrasonographic (USG) technique has gained popularity, but its efficiency is not yet confirmed. Subclavian venous catheterization (SCVC) through the supraclavicular approach (SCA) with USG or accessing the brachiocephalic vein through the infraclavicular approach (ICA) has been reported in the past. A useful technique is reported that involves the use of a 40 mm probe rather than the usual 25 mm probe in order to confirm the location of the needle while successfully performing subclavian venous catheterization in pediatric patients weighing 1.1 kg to 15.0 kg.


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Humains , Nourrisson , Veines brachiocéphaliques , Cathétérisme , Cathétérisme veineux central , Cathéters , Voies veineuses centrales , Soins de réanimation , Hémothorax , Aiguilles , Pneumothorax , Ponctions , Veine subclavière
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Article de Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-135288

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BACKGROUND: Choice of anesthetics in patients with a history of nephrectomy is very important for anesthesiologists. It is important for the anesthesiologist to preserve the ipsilateral kidney function and minimize deleterious effects. This study was performed to compare anesthetic agents on postoperative renal and hepatic function in patients who underwent nephrectomy. METHODS: From 2008 to 2012, 116 patients who underwent nephrectomy in our hospital were evaluated through a retrospective study. Anesthesia was maintained with desflurane-remifentanil in the desflurane group (Group D), and propofol-remifentanil, using a target controlled infusion pump (Group T). In order to evaluate postoperative renal and hepatic function, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Cr), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was measured preoperatively, postoperative day 1, 3 and 7. RESULTS: When compared to preoperative measures, Cr and BUN levels were elevated on postoperative day 1, 3 and 7 while eGFR was decreased in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups. AST and ALT were also mildly elevated on postoperative day 1, 3 and 7 in both groups. There was also no significant difference between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Anesthesia with desflurane-remifentanil or propofol-remifentanil alter postoperative renal and hepatic function with no significant difference between groups. Both desflurane and propofol may be chosen for general anesthesia undergoing nephrectomy patients.


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Humains , Alanine transaminase , Anesthésie , Anesthésie générale , Anesthésiques , Aspartate aminotransferases , Azote uréique sanguin , Créatinine , Débit de filtration glomérulaire , Pompes à perfusion , Isoflurane , Rein , Néphrectomie , Propofol , Études rétrospectives
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Article de Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-135289

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BACKGROUND: Choice of anesthetics in patients with a history of nephrectomy is very important for anesthesiologists. It is important for the anesthesiologist to preserve the ipsilateral kidney function and minimize deleterious effects. This study was performed to compare anesthetic agents on postoperative renal and hepatic function in patients who underwent nephrectomy. METHODS: From 2008 to 2012, 116 patients who underwent nephrectomy in our hospital were evaluated through a retrospective study. Anesthesia was maintained with desflurane-remifentanil in the desflurane group (Group D), and propofol-remifentanil, using a target controlled infusion pump (Group T). In order to evaluate postoperative renal and hepatic function, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Cr), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was measured preoperatively, postoperative day 1, 3 and 7. RESULTS: When compared to preoperative measures, Cr and BUN levels were elevated on postoperative day 1, 3 and 7 while eGFR was decreased in both groups. There was no significant difference between the two groups. AST and ALT were also mildly elevated on postoperative day 1, 3 and 7 in both groups. There was also no significant difference between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: Anesthesia with desflurane-remifentanil or propofol-remifentanil alter postoperative renal and hepatic function with no significant difference between groups. Both desflurane and propofol may be chosen for general anesthesia undergoing nephrectomy patients.


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Humains , Alanine transaminase , Anesthésie , Anesthésie générale , Anesthésiques , Aspartate aminotransferases , Azote uréique sanguin , Créatinine , Débit de filtration glomérulaire , Pompes à perfusion , Isoflurane , Rein , Néphrectomie , Propofol , Études rétrospectives
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-82933

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BACKGROUND: To analyze how lidocaine 40 mg mixed prevents injection pain of propofol affects the onset time of rocuronium, tracheal intubating conditions and intubation related hemodynamic changes. METHODS: This study consisted of 70 patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class 1 or 2 for general anesthesia. All the patients were randomly allocated into two groups: propofol 2 mg/kg plus normal saline 2 ml (Group C) and propofol 2 mg/kg plus 2% lidocaine 40 mg (Group L). Each group was administrated intravenously during induction and the patient was intubated 1 minute after an injection of 0.6 mg/kg of rocuronium. The time at disappearance of the first twitch and intubation scores were recorded. Also, blood pressure and heart rate were measured at the baseline, after intravenous injection of propofol, before intubation, and at 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5 minutes after intubation. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between group C and L (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: 40 mg of lidocaine mixed with propofol to prevent injection pain did not affect the onset time of rocuronium, intubating conditions and intubation related hemodynamic changes.


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Humains , Androstanols , Anesthésie générale , Pression sanguine , Rythme cardiaque , Hémodynamique , Injections veineuses , Intubation , Lidocaïne , Blocage neuromusculaire , Propofol
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-49141

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BACKGROUND: 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, dexamethasone and droperidol were used for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Recently, neurokinin-1 (NK1) antagonist has been used for PONV. We evaluated the effect of oral aprepitant premedication in addition to ondansetron. METHODS: A total 90 patients scheduled for elective rhinolaryngological surgery were allocated to three groups (Control, Ap80, Ap125), each of 30 at random. Ondansetron 4 mg was injected intravenously to all patients just before the end of surgery. On the morning of surgery, 80 mg and 125 mg aprepitant were additionally administered into the Ap80 group and Ap125 group, respectively. The rhodes index of nausea, vomiting and retching (RINVR) was checked at 6 hr and 24 hr after surgery. RESULTS: Twelve patients who used steroids unexpectedly were excluded. Finally 78 patients (control : Ap80 : Ap125 = 24 : 28 : 26) were enrolled. Overall PONV occurrence rate of Ap125 group (1/26, 3.9%) was lower (P = 0.015) than the control group (7/24, 29.2%) at 6 hr after surgery. The nausea distress score of Ap125 group (0.04 +/- 0.20) was lower (P = 0.032) than the control group (0.67 +/- 1.24) at 6 hr after surgery. No evident side effect of aprepitant was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Oral aprepitant 125 mg can be used as combination therapy for the prevention of PONV.


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Humains , Dexaméthasone , Dropéridol , Morpholines , Nausée , Ondansétron , Vomissements et nausées postopératoires , Prémédication , Récepteur de la neurokinine 1 , Récepteurs sérotoninergiques 5-HT3 , Stéroïdes , Vomissement
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Article de Coréen | WPRIM | ID: wpr-13734

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BACKGROUND: Inadequate tube cuff inflation during tracheal intubation can cause complications. Laparoscopic surgery requiring Trendelenburg positioning and maintaining pneumoperitoneum can also result in complications. The focus of our study was to compare the connection between postoperative sore throat and pressure changes associated with methods involving cuff inflation. METHODS: Sixty gynecologic patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery were subjected to the study. The patients were divided into two groups, P and M. Endotracheal tube cuffs were inflated with the pilot balloon palpation technique in group P, while cuffs in group M were inflated with the minimally occlusive volume technique. Cuff pressures were measured with a portable manometer after intubation and before reversing muscle relaxation. Anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane and N2O. Postoperative sore throat and voice changes were recorded from the PACU until one day after surgery. RESULTS: Initial and final cuff pressure in group P was significantly higher than group M (P < 0.05). Frequency of sore throat and voice change both in the PACU and one day after surgery were higher in group P. Sore throat in group P in the PACU showed higher frequency of grade 2 and 3 than group M. CONCLUSIONS: Minimally occlusive volume technique caused less of an increase in cuff pressure than the pilot balloon palpation technique, resulting in less complications such as sore throat. Therefore, this technique is helpful in reducing postoperative sore throat and complications during laparoscopic surgery. However, it is noted that these assumptive methods are less accurate than direct measurement with a manometer.


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Humains , Anesthésie , Position déclive , Hystérectomie , Inflation économique , Intubation , Laparoscopie , Éthers méthyliques , Relâchement musculaire , Palpation , Pharyngite , Pneumopéritoine , Voix
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