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Challenges for a perioperative physician – A choking thyroid planned for total thyroidectomy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A large retrosternal goiter is a nightmare for an anesthesiology and a surgeon. A comprehensive history, a thorough clinical examination, pre-operative planning and a close working relationship among multidisciplinary medical teams are prerequisites to prevent adverse events intra-operatively and postoperatively. This case report is about a geriatric patient who presented with progressively enlarged anterior neck swelling for past 30 years associated with orthopnea and dysphagia. Patient underwent awake fibreroptic intubation under topical anesthesia. Thyroidectomy combined with sternotomy was done. Intra-operative and postoperative was uneventful.This case report suggests the use of AFOI in anticipated difficult airway and it’s success.

Source: Global Journal of Health Sciences and Research

DOI: 10.25259/gjhsr_47_2023

Authors: Aishwarya Prasad, Dilip Chandar Desingh, Suneeth P. Lazarus

Institution: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4401891784