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

Abstract Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica is a rare disorder characterized by cartilaginous or ossified submucosal nodules that project into the tracheobronchial lumen. It is typically discovered in the evaluation of chronic upper respiratory symptoms. A case of a completely asymptomatic ma...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical anesthesia 2013-12, Vol.25 (8), p.659-661
Hauptverfasser:	Warner, Matthew A., MD, Chestnut, David H., MD, Thompson, Gregory, MD, Bottcher, Michael, MD, Tobert, Daren, MD, Nofftz, Mary, CRNA
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Airway management Airway Management - methods Anesthesia Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Anesthesia, General - methods Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Bronchoscopy - methods Diagnosis, Differential Difficult intubation Glottis Humans Intubation Intubation, Intratracheal - methods Laryngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis Larynx Male Medical imaging Medical personnel Medical sciences Osteochondrodysplasias - complications Osteochondrodysplasias - diagnosis Pain Medicine Patients Perioperative Care - methods Prostatectomy Tomography Tracheal Diseases - complications Tracheal Diseases - diagnosis Tracheal Stenosis - etiology Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica Tumors Ventilation
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica is a rare disorder characterized by cartilaginous or ossified submucosal nodules that project into the tracheobronchial lumen. It is typically discovered in the evaluation of chronic upper respiratory symptoms. A case of a completely asymptomatic man diagnosed with extensive disease throughout his upper airway after unanticipated difficult endotracheal intubation for elective surgery, is presented.
ISSN:	0952-8180 1873-4529
DOI:	10.1016/j.jclinane.2013.05.010