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To explore the use of laryngeal mask airway in patients with severe subglottic stenosis during tracheal resection when intubation fails.

June 26, 2026CureusOpen Access

Laryngeal Mask Airway Rescue After Failed Intubation for Tracheal Resection in Severe Subglottic Stenosis: A Case Report

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Case report shows efficacy of laryngeal mask airway in tracheal resection for severe stenosis, indicating practical rescue options.

To explore the use of laryngeal mask airway in patients with severe subglottic stenosis during tracheal resection when intubation fails.
Reported case of a 33-year-old female with severe subglottic stenosis
Laryngeal mask airway was used after unsuccessful attempts at intubation
Anesthesia was maintained with total intravenous anesthesia and manual ventilation
Laryngeal mask airway successfully maintained oxygenation during the procedure.
Transient hypercapnia observed but improved intraoperatively.
Patient recovered without respiratory complications and discharged on postoperative day 7.

Yuk et al. (2026) studied this question.

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