The Journal of laryngology and otology
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Case Reports
Replacing the combitube by an endotracheal tube using a fibre-optic bronchoscope during spontaneous ventilation.
We present a case of microlaryngoscopy in a patient with an unexpectedly difficult airway. The airway was managed by using an oesophageal-tracheal Combitube (Kendall-Sheridan, Argyle, NY) (ETC) and a fibre-optic bronchoscope (Pentax-Japan-5 mm).