A new diagnostic approach to congenital stridor using a laryngeal mask airway and rigid endoscope.
Neonates with symptoms of stridor from birth, present a difficult diagnostic problem. We have demonstrated that by the use of a laryngeal mask airway in an anaesthetized baby breathing spontaneously, we are able to reach a diagnosis. This is accomplished by the introduction of a rigid fibre-optic endoscope through a Portex swivel connector and visualizing the glottis and larynx.
Samet
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Department of ENT Surgery, Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
Talmon
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Y
Frankel
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R
Simon
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K
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis; D017214:Laryngeal Masks; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology*