Large Goiters Surgery and Intubation Conditions. Case Series from the Eastern Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Journal: International Journal of Anesthesiology & Research (IJAR) (Vol.07, No. 04)Publication Date: 2019-12-14
Authors : Minder O Lysakowski C Pélieu I Kabuya P Dumont L;
Page : 577-583
Keywords : : Large Goiter; Predictor Difficult Intubation; Anaesthesia; Low Resources; Thyroid; Cormack;
Abstract
Background: Airway management may be challenging in patients with large goiter especially in a limited resource environment. Objectives: To investigate if the presence of benign large goiters increases the risk of difficult intubation. The work was done in the Eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods: One hundred forty-seven patients scheduled for subtotal thyroidectomy were included. Experienced anaesthesiologists performed all intubations and scored the difficulties (Cormack-Lehane) and number of laryngoscopies. Results: We analyzed 136 females and 11 males [mean (SD) age 45.5 (10.4) years, weight 60.8 (12.1) kg, height 157.8 (7.5) cm] patients. Ninety-three were Mallampati class I, 39 class II, 13 class III, and 2 class IV. Mouth opening was >3.5cm in 141 cases and <3.5cm in 6 cases. The mean (SD) neck circumference was of 36.3 (2.9) cm. Dyspnea was present in 54 and dysphagia in 44 of patients. Clinical tracheal deviation was observed in 53 and a tracheal compression in 26 cases. One hundred thirtythree patients presented Cormack-Lehane grade I, 11 grade II, 2 grade III and 1 grade IV. In 133 cases tracheal intubation was achieved on first attempt, two were needed in 11 cases and up to four in 3 cases. No failed intubation was encountered. No correlation was found between goiter characteristics or Cormack-Lehane and number of laryngoscopies. Conclusion: A large goiter was not associated with an increased incidence of difficult laryngoscopy or intubation. Thus, no particular measures should be taken even in regard to a limited resource environment.
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