Case of exostosis of the hard palate disturbing the insertion of Pro-Seal laryngeal mask

We report a case of exostosis of the hard palate which had not bean ruled out in pre-operative examination and disturbed insertion of Pro-Seal laryngeal mask. The hard palate has canopy construction, and it is difficult to find this exostosis by routine physical examination. When we use Pro-Seal lar...

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Published in:	Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology Vol. 57; no. 2; p. 171
Main Authors:	Kanazawa, Masashi, Sumikura, Hiroyuki, Tateda, Takeshi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Japanese
Published:	Japan 01-02-2008
Subjects:	Anesthesia, General Breast Neoplasms - surgery Exostoses - diagnosis Female Humans Laryngeal Masks Mastectomy, Segmental Middle Aged Palate, Hard
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Summary:	We report a case of exostosis of the hard palate which had not bean ruled out in pre-operative examination and disturbed insertion of Pro-Seal laryngeal mask. The hard palate has canopy construction, and it is difficult to find this exostosis by routine physical examination. When we use Pro-Seal laryngeal mask, a careful inspection of the hard palate is indispensable.
ISSN:	0021-4892