Anaesthesia
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A case of adenocystic carcinoma (cylindroma) of the trachea is reported. Ventilation was successfully maintained for long periods by use of the venturi technique during resection of the carina, and during a later operation for relief of tracheal stenosis.
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A method of tracheal intubation is described which uses transillumination of the tissues to identify entry into the trachea. The method is suggested as an alternative to blind intubation in cases where difficulty occurs using conventional laryngoscopy.