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A case study of airway management using laryngeal mask airway combined with Bronchial blocker for surgical treatment of tracheal tumors with pulmonary nodules

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A 60-year-old female with a tracheal tumor near the glottis and a lung nodule underwent surgery for resection. The tumor's proximity to the glottis prevented the safe use of a tracheal tube, as it risked crossing the tumor and causing injury. Given this challenge, a 4 # single-lumen laryngeal mask airway (LMA) was used in combination with a 9 # bronchial blocker to achieve one-lung ventilation. This approach minimized the risk of tracheal injury, bleeding, and tumor dissemination. The procedure, including the resection of the lung nodule and tracheal tumor, was completed successfully, with stable postoperative recovery. This case demonstrates the efficacy of LMA and bronchial blocker in complex airway management.

Source: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102208

Authors: Tingting Hu, Jun Yang, Min Xia

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200

OpenAlex ID: W4409454945

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