| A rapidly enlarging neck mass: the role of the sitting position in fiberoptic bronchoscopy for difficult intubation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18931222 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Difficult airway management is a dilemma for any anesthesiologist. Although practice guidelines and algorithms may help in such situations, the anesthesiologist's judgment and vigilance remain the primary means to save lives. In the following case, we encountered an acutely enlarging thyroid mass that was compromising the airway. This huge neck mass precluded tracheostomy under local anesthesia, and the patient could breathe only in the sitting position. Therefore, there were few safe strategies for airway management for general anesthesia. We reiterate the role of awake fiberoptic intubation in such circumstances. |
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Authors:
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Ali Dabbagh; Naseraddin Mobasseri; Hedayatollah Elyasi; Babak Gharaei; Mohammadreza Fathololumi; Mahshid Ghasemi; Iman Bandarchi Chamkhale |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anesthesia and analgesia Volume: 107 ISSN: 1526-7598 ISO Abbreviation: Anesth. Analg. Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-20 Completed Date: 2008-11-18 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1310650 Medline TA: Anesth Analg Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1627-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology and Anesthesia Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, M.C. Tehran, Iran. alidabbagh@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adenocarcinoma, Follicular
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diagnosis*,
pathology,
surgery Adult Bronchoscopy / methods*, standards* Disease Progression Equipment Design Female Fiber Optic Technology / methods, standards Humans Intubation / methods*, standards Neck / anatomy & histology* Posture* Supine Position Thyroid Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology, surgery Treatment Outcome |
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