Laryngeal Radiation Fibrosis: A Case of Failed Awake Flexible Fibreoptic Intubation

Awake fibreoptic intubation is accepted as the gold standard for intubation of patients with an anticipated difficult airway. Radiation fibrosis may cause difficulties during the intubation procedure. We present an unusual severe case of radiation induced changes to the larynx, with limited clinical...

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Main Authors: Johannes M. Huitink, Lambert Zijp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/878910