• A & A case reports · Dec 2015

    Case Reports

    Airway Management of Incidental Vallecular Cysts in Adults.

    • Leon Vorobeichik, Gregory M T Hare, Molly Zirkle, and Marco M Garavaglia.
    • From the *Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; †Department of Anesthesia, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and ‡Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
    • A A Case Rep. 2015 Dec 15; 5 (12): 223-7.

    AbstractVallecular cysts, largely asymptomatic in adults, are typically described only on incidental discovery during laryngoscopy, where they may present a challenge in airway management. The current literature is limited to case reports despite the potential for life-threatening complications. We describe management of such a case complicated by cyst rupture and intensive care unit admission. A literature review of eligible case reports was conducted, demonstrating an association between incidental vallecular cysts and difficult bag-mask ventilation and laryngoscopy with intraoperative otolaryngology consultation and intervention being common. Anesthetic management recommendations are thus presented, highlighting any conflicts with current difficult airway algorithms.

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