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A new diagnostic approach to congenital stridor using a laryngeal mask airway and rigid endoscope

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. Samet ,
Y. Talmon ,
R. Frankel  and
K. Simon
A. Samet*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
Y. Talmon
Affiliation:
Department of ENT Surgery, Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
R. Frankel
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
*
Dr A. Samet, Department of ENT Surgery. Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya. Israel.
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Abstract

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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.

Keywords

Respiratory soundsstridorAirway, laryngeal maskBronchoscopy, fibre-optic
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 12 , December 1994 , pp. 1076 - 1077
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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