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The use of GlideScope for biopsies of the tongue base

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 December 2012

P K Shenoy  and
M Aldea
P K Shenoy*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Campbellton Regional Hospital, Canada
M Aldea
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, Campbellton Regional Hospital, Canada
*
Address for correspondence: Dr P K Shenoy, Ear Nose Throat Department, Campbellton Regional Hospital, 189 Lily Lake Rd, Campbellton, New Brunswick E3N 3H3, Canada Fax: 001 506 6847148 E-mail: pks_ent@hotmail.com
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Abstract

Objective:

To report a case where GlideScope® is used for the biopsy of the tongue base.

Background:

GlideScopes are used by anaesthetists for difficult intubations.

Case report:

This paper reports a case where a GlideScope was used for biopsy of the tongue base. A review of the literature indicated that this was the first time a GlideScope had been utilised for this purpose.

Conclusion:

It is suggested that this is a safe and ideal technique for biopsy of the tongue base, and GlideScopes could be used more frequently for this purpose in the future.

Keywords

TongueBiopsyGlideScopePathologyDiagnosis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 2 , February 2013 , pp. 215 - 216
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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