Use of the Disposcope endoscope for awake orotracheal intubation in an elderly patient with a large vocal cord polyp -a case report.
Korean J Anesthesiol
; 77(3): 392-396, 2024 06.
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| ID: mdl-38462978
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Vocal cord polyps are commonly encountered in the otorhinolaryngology department. The risk of anesthesia is high in patients with large vocal cord polyps. Awake intubation with appropriate airway tools provides a favorable safety profile. CASE We present the case of a 60-year-old male patient who had been suffering from a large vocal cord polyp for 16 years. Electronic laryngoscopy revealed that the vocal cord polyp was approximately 1.5 cm in diameter. The polyp had a pedicle and demonstrated synchronous motion with respiratory excursion. It covered almost the entire glottic area during inspiration and moved away from the glottis during expiration. A Disposcope endoscope was used for awake tracheal intubation, and the surgery was completed successfully.CONCLUSIONS:
The Disposcope endoscope can be a useful option for awake orotracheal intubation in cases of anticipated difficult intubation and difficult facemask ventilation.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pólipos
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Prega Vocal
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Intubação Intratraqueal
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article