Open AccessAnesthetic and surgical management of mucoid retention cyst in the vallecular region: An airway challenge
Author(s) -
Christina George,
Aditya Martin,
Narjeet Meena Osahan,
Dootika Liddle
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_170_17
Subject(s) - medicine , cyst , airway management , premedication , surgery , anesthesia , airway , supine position , tracheal tube , incision and drainage , drooling , abscess
Growth of any kind in the oropharynx poses a threat to the airway especially during anaesthesia. Being aware of the challenges and adequately equipped to handle the situation is the duty of the anesthesiologist.