Unexpected difficult intubation. Asymptomatic epiglottic cysts as a cause of upper airway obstruction during anaesthesia.
Two cases of asymptomatic epiglottic cysts which presented as partial upper airway obstruction following induction of anaesthesia are described. The incidence, pathology and anaesthetic management are discussed.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D004825:Epiglottis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged