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- Title
Debulking biopsy of a huge intraoral mass avoiding tracheostomy.
- Authors
Rahman, Roselinda Abdul; Mohamad, Irfan; Rahman, Shaifulizan Abdul; Jaafar, Rohaizam
- Abstract
Managing a patient with a huge intraoral mass is always challenging. Manipulation or even a simple biopsy of the mass may lead to hemorrhage and further compromise the airway. An examination under anesthesia is not without risk. The method of securing the airway itself may become an issue if the mass is fully occupying the airway before intubation. Usually a tracheostomy is indicated. We share a gentleman presented with a huge intraoral mass occupying the oropharynx, which initially necessitates tracheostomy. We utilized the ultrasonic scalpel-assisted instrument to biopsy by debulking the tumour, thus avoiding the tracheostomy while waiting for the definitive treatment.
- Subjects
TRACHEOTOMY; HEMORRHAGE; TREATMENT of oral cancer
- Publication
Archives of Orofacial Science, 2015, Vol 10, Issue 2, p65
- ISSN
1823-8602
- Publication type
Article