Anaesthetic management of a patient with a large neck mass.
Large thyroid masses present several potential difficulties for anaesthetists. These include distortion of the airway, endocrine disturbances, and metastatic effects. A typical case is presented and the anaesthetic management and considerations are described.
Todesco
J
J
Department of Anaesthesia, Foothills Hospital, University of Calgary, Alberta.
Williams
R T
RT
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012119:Respiration / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000379:methods