scholarly journals Difficult intubation in an asymptomatic patient with tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dona Kafili ◽  
Timothy Sampson ◽  
Sean Tolhurst
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Asymptomatic Patient ◽  
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica and Difficult Intubation

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 117-118
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Warner ◽  
David H. Chestnut ◽  
Gregory Thompson ◽  
Michael Bottcher ◽  
Daren Tobert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

scholarly journals Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica presenting at the time of a difficult intubation

1997 ◽  
Vol 91 (8) ◽  
pp. 496-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Coëtmeur ◽  
G. Bovyn ◽  
P. Leroux ◽  
M. Niel-Duriez
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

scholarly journals A Rare Chondrosarcoma of the Larynx Presenting as Difficult Intubation: Report of a Case and Literature Review

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaydev Sarma ◽  
Srinivas M. Susarla ◽  
William C. Faquin ◽  
Phillip C. Song
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Hyaline Cartilage ◽  
Asymptomatic Patient ◽  
Cricoid Cartilage ◽  
Thyroid Cartilage ◽  
Arytenoid Cartilage ◽  
Common Site ◽  
The Voice ◽  
Sixth Decade

Chondrosarcomas of the larynx are rare tumors, representing less than 0.2% of all head and neck malignancies [1]. In this report, we present an unusual case of an undiagnosed chrondrosarcoma of the larynx presenting as difficult intubation in an otherwise asymptomatic patient. Difficult intubation in an otherwise asymptomatic patient has not been reported as an initial presentation of this tumor. Men are more commonly affected than women (3.6: 1), and the tumors typically present in the fifth or sixth decade of life. Patients may present with dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness of the voice, airway obstruction and some may have pain as a result of expansion of this tumor. The tumors almost always arise from hyaline cartilage, with the most common site of involvement the cricoid cartilage (75%), specifically the posterior lamina, with the thyroid cartilage and arytenoid cartilage less frequently involved. Though locally invasive, these tumors are characterized by a low tendency for distant metastasis and the overall prognosis following excision is excellent [2].

scholarly journals Difficult intubation in a patient with carcinoma colon due to tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: An incidental finding or otherwise

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-202
Author(s):  
Ankur Sharma ◽  
Dilip Kumar Shende ◽  
Varuna Vyas ◽  
Ghansham Byani ◽  
S. Kavu Devi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
Carcinoma Colon ◽  
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica and difficult intubation: case report and perioperative recommendations for anesthesiologists

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 659-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Warner ◽  
David H. Chestnut ◽  
Gregory Thompson ◽  
Michael Bottcher ◽  
Daren Tobert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

scholarly journals Study and reflection on anesthesia for tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (11) ◽  
pp. 030006052097149
Author(s):  
Luping Huang ◽  
Junlu Wang ◽  
Sijia Chen ◽  
Xiangming Fang
Keyword(s):  
Tracheal Intubation ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Difficult Intubation ◽  
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy ◽  
Video Laryngoscope ◽  
Radical Mastoidectomy ◽  
Airway Assessment ◽  
Modified Radical Mastoidectomy ◽  
Effective Choice ◽  
Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare disease that may cause unexpected difficult intubation. There is no available consensus on the management of difficult intubation that is associated with TO. A 45-year-old woman was scheduled for modified radical mastoidectomy, canaloplasty, and tympanoplasty under general anesthesia. We encountered significant resistance during tracheal intubation, although the laryngeal view was normal with the video laryngoscope. A fiberoptic bronchoscope was then used to facilitate intubation, and we noted that the trachea was obviously narrowed due to cartilaginous ring hypertrophy. The tracheal tube was fully lubricated with tetracaine gel, and smoothly inserted into the trachea. After the operation, bronchoscopy and a computed tomography (CT) scan were performed to confirm the diagnosis of TO. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy-assisted tracheal intubation is safe and effective choice for the patients in whom subglottic intubation is difficult. CT scan and bronchoscopy might be helpful for preoperative airway assessment. Identifying patients with TO is important to avoid unexpected tracheal intubation impediment. Assessment of the subglottic airway should also be taken seriously.

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