An unanticipated case of laryngeal mask failure due to hypopharyngeal mass: a case report

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology

Amborish Nath¹  Priyanka Mishra²  Shipra Verma³ 

[1] Department of Anesthesiology and critical care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India;Corresponding author.;Department of Anesthesiology and critical care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, India;

关键词: Airway management;    Anesthesia;    Difficult airway;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Supraglottic airway devices (SAD) have got popularity in the anesthetic practice owing to easy insertion, rapid airway access and lower incidence of complications. Igel® is a second generation SAD with a non‐inflatable cuff and gastric drainage channel. Despite ease of insertion, there are still cases of failure of Igel® insertion to secure airway. We are hereby presenting a case of unanticipated difficulty in Igel® insertion in a 35-years-old female due to a hypopharyngeal growth. This article aims to send a reminder that despite anticipated easy airway, definitive plan for securing airway should always be ready.

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