“Blow-torch phenomenon” during laser assisted excision of a thyroglossal cyst at the base of the tongue

We report a case of blow-torch phenomenon encountered during diode laser assisted excision of a thyroglossal cyst in a child. This is first such case report from India and highlights an unusual complication which anesthesiologists need to be aware of due to the increasing use of operative laser.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Bhat, Anitha G, Ganapathi, P
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3339736/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22557754
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-9185.94911
Descripción
Sumario:We report a case of blow-torch phenomenon encountered during diode laser assisted excision of a thyroglossal cyst in a child. This is first such case report from India and highlights an unusual complication which anesthesiologists need to be aware of due to the increasing use of operative laser.

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