Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Società italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale
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Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital · Feb 2015
Case ReportsUtility of Glidescope(®) videolaryngoscopy in surgical procedures involving the larynx.
GlideScope(®) is a recently developed videolaryngoscope that helps to achieve a good view of the laryngeal inlet and the vocal cords. Videolaryngoscopy has been proven effective in patients with unusual anatomical or pathological features, suggesting the possibility of a difficult endotracheal intubation. This device may also be useful for otorhinolaryngologists by facilitating access to the larynx and tongue base, especially in selected cases, where good visualisation of disease-altered structures is vital. ⋯ In our experience, we performed five procedures involving the larynx with the GlideScope(®) in patients presenting unusual clinical characteristics that potentially compromised surgical outcome. No complications related to videolaryngoscopy were found. We recommend the use of GlideScope(®) for small surgical procedures involving the larynx in selected patients.