title: Shikani™ Seeing Optical Stylet-aided tracheal intubation in patients with a large epiglottic cyst.
abstract: Large epiglottic cysts can block the glottis, leading to serious consequences. This condition presents a challenge in terms of airway management for anesthesiologists during induction of anesthesia. We report the use of a Shikani™ Seeing Optical Stylet combined with a Macintosh laryngoscope to aid tracheal intubation in seven patients with large epiglottic cysts. Use of this technique can avoid cyst rupture and allow smooth, safe intubation.
authors: Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China.
authors: Na
authors: N
authors: Lin
authors: Mei
authors: M
authors: Li
authors: Song
authors: S
authors: Shi
authors: Tian-zuo
authors: TZ
authors: Li
authors: Bing-xi
authors: BX
authors: Zhang
mesh_terms: D004825:Epiglottis / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods*; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D020704:Laryngoscopes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged