Two Dilemmas in Pediatric Difficult Airway: Types of Laryngoscopes and Blades

Laryngomalacia is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in children. The course of laryngomalacia is mild in many cases and limits itself but the serious symptoms need further examination. Supraglottoplasty is a preferred surgical treatment of laryngomalacia in serious symptomatic patients. Surgical treatment is needed in 5% to 10% of patients. In this case report, we aimed to discuss the essentials of airway management in patients undergoing different surgical interventions due to laryngomalacia. We managed the difficult airway method anticipated in both of the newborn and infant cases, successfully by using a curved blade videolaryngoscope.