Author/Authors :
Sonny, Abraham All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, India , Nagaraj, Gururaj All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, India , Ramachandran, Rashmi All India Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, India
Abstract :
Cysts of epiglottis are rare. Following induction of anesthesia, asymptomatic cysts may lead to unanticipated difficulty in ventilation or intubation or both and can be potentially life threatening in such situations.