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Pediatric mask ventilation in an adult with unconventional anatomy: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tracheal stenosis develops in patients with a history of prolonged intubation or tracheostomy. Airway management in such a scenario poses different challenges. In this case, we discuss the successful anesthetic management of an adult patient with a long-standing trachea-cutaneous fistula. The patient had a history of tracheostomy, following which she developed a tracheo-cutaneous fistula with tracheal stenosis. This case underscores using a smaller size endotracheal tube as a prejudged choice to secure the definitive airway.

Source: JCA advances.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcadva.2025.100178

Authors: Jyoti Sharma, Ruhi Sharma, Hemanthkumar Tamilchelvan, Anju Grewal

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, People’s University

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: $2,200