Asymptomatic epiglottic cyst: a rare cause of unanticipated difficult intubation.
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چکیده
Cysts of epiglottis are rare. Following induction of anesthesia, asymptomatic cysts may lead to unanticipated difficulty in ventilation or intubation or both and can be potentially life threatening in such situations.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Middle East journal of anaesthesiology
دوره 21 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011