Extensive supraglottic mass—An anesthetist’s nightmare
Supraglottic carcinoma presents significant challenges in airway management during general anesthesia. We report a case of a 26-year-old female with extensive supraglottic growth undergoing a biopsy. Awake fiber-optic intubation was performed due to the risk of airway obstruction and difficulty with...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/sja.sja_466_24 |
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| Summary: | Supraglottic carcinoma presents significant challenges in airway management during general anesthesia. We report a case of a 26-year-old female with extensive supraglottic growth undergoing a biopsy. Awake fiber-optic intubation was performed due to the risk of airway obstruction and difficulty with direct laryngoscopy. Upper airway anesthesia was achieved with nebulized lignocaine and the spray-as-you-go technique. Successful intubation was followed by an uneventful surgical procedure and a smooth recovery. This case highlights the efficacy and safety of awake fiber-optic intubation in managing difficult airways in patients with supraglottic tumors, minimizing complications and enhancing patient outcomes. |
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| ISSN: | 1658-354X 0975-3125 |