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Asymptomatic epiglottic cyst: a rare cause of unanticipated difficult intubation.

Abraham Sonny¹, Gururaj Nagaraj, Rashmi Ramachandran.

Abstract

Cysts of epiglottis are rare. Following induction of anesthesia, asymptomatic cysts may lead to unanticipated difficulty in ventilation or intubation or both and can be potentially life threatening in such situations.

Entities: Disease

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Year: 2011 PMID： 21991744

Source DB: PubMed Journal: Middle East J Anaesthesiol ISSN： 0544-0440

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Authors: Seung-Hwa Lee; Duck-Joo Lee; Kwang-Min Kim; Kyu-Nam Kim; Sang-Wook Seo; Young-Kyu Park; Sung-Min Cho; Young-Ah Choi; Jung-Un Lee; Dong-Ryul Lee
Journal: Korean J Fam Med Date: 2014-05-22

2. An awake double lumen endotracheal tube intubation using the Clarus Video System in a patient with an epiglottic cyst: a case report.

Authors: Hyungseok Seo; Gunn Lee; Seung-Il Ha; Jun-Gol Song
Journal: Korean J Anesthesiol Date: 2014-02-28

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