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ArticleSaudi journal of anaesthesia

Algorithm for airway management in benign intra-tracheal lesions.

Nadine El Hadi, Jad Hosri, Tamam Tulimat, Usamah Hadi

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4 authors.

Nadine El HadiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Jad HosriDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Tamam TulimatDepartment of General Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Usamah HadiDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The authors have conducted a retrospective analysis based on two cases of patients with intra-tracheal pathologies who received treatment from the same surgeon at a tertiary referral center. The effective management of airways in patients with intra-tracheal lesions necessitates close collaboration between surgeons and anesthesiologists. Factors such as the size, location, rigidity of the tumor, and the remaining tracheal lumen space should be carefully considered. In situations where there is near complete obstruction of the trachea and a substantial risk of worsened respiratory function, resorting to cardiopulmonary bypass or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is advisable. This pilot study aims at devising an algorithm for the airway management of intra-tracheal lesions, although a larger case cohort is needed to assess its applicability and effectiveness.

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Airway obstructionemergency ENTendoscopygeneral ENTtrachea

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PMID39149738
PMCPMC11323920

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