Abstract
This article reviews airway management principles and techniques related to thyroid surgery. This patient population requires a unique preoperative evaluation. Multiple techniques for airway management exist and are utilized on a case-by-case basis. Highlighted in this article are also the special circumstances in thyroid surgery patients in which a difficult airway can present. Adequate preparation for difficult situations is crucial in the management of thyroid surgery patients.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 138-143 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2020 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology