Endoscopy and intubation in cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract.
The pathogenesis of upper airway obstruction from cancer arising in the larynx, pyriform fossa and oropharynx is discussed. Endotracheal intubation for general anaesthesia can be a hazardous procedure and alternatives are presented.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000628:therapy*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*