Cystic hygroma: A difficult airway and its anaesthetic implications

A 2-month-old child presented with gross and huge swelling on the left side of the neck with difficulty in feeding. It was diagnosed to be cystic hygroma and a decision was made to excise the swelling to enable the child thrive better. Difficult intubation was anticipated and the child was intubated...

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Main Authors: Gurulingappa, M N Awati, Md Asif Aleem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2011;volume=55;issue=6;spage=624;epage=626;aulast=Awati