Shikani™ Seeing Optical Stylet-aided tracheal intubation in patients with a large epiglottic cyst.
- Author:
Na LIN
1
;
Mei LI
;
Song SHI
;
Tian-zuo LI
;
Bing-xi ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Epiglottis;
pathology;
Female;
Fiber Optic Technology;
methods;
Humans;
Intubation, Intratracheal;
methods;
Laryngeal Diseases;
pathology;
Laryngoscopes;
Male;
Middle Aged
- From:
Chinese Medical Journal
2011;124(17):2795-2798
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
