Goitre-Related Factors for Predicting Difficult Intubation in Patients Scheduled for Thyroidectomy in a Resource-Challenged Health Institution in North Central Nigeria

BACKGROUND: Airway management problems may arise when intubating patients with goitre scheduled for thyroidectomy. Goitres are not uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa, thyroidectomy being the main treatment. The aim of this study was to determine incidences of difficult intubation (DI), failed intubation...

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Autores principales: Olusomi, Bolaji Benjamin, Aliyu, Suleiman Zakari, Babajide, Adegboye Majeed, Sulaiman, Agodirin Olayide, Adegboyega, Olatoke Samuel, Gbenga, Habeeb Olufemi, Adebisi, Rahman Ganiyu
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Research and Publications Office of Jimma University 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6016344/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29983514
http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ejhs.v28i2.8

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