Surgical and anesthetic considerations of laryngeal saccular cyst: a case report
2011
Surgical and anesthetic considerations of laryngeal saccular cyst: a case report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Aidonis Ioannis, Skalimis Anargyros, Kirodimos Efthimios
Primary Institution: Euromedica Kyanous Stavros General Hospital
Conclusion
The excision of laryngeal saccular cysts is associated with a good post-operative outcome when managed properly.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 12-month history of hoarseness and difficulty breathing.
- Pre-operative assessment included imaging studies that revealed a large cystic mass.
- The surgical approach was chosen to ensure better visualization and lower recurrence rates.
Takeaway
A woman had a large cyst in her throat that made it hard for her to breathe, but doctors were able to remove it safely, and she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgical excision of a laryngeal saccular cyst after thorough pre-operative assessment and planning.
Participant Demographics
46-year-old Caucasian woman with a history of smoking.
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