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. 2021 Jul-Aug;71(4):464-465.
doi: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.02.038. Epub 2021 Mar 21.

Omega-shaped epiglottis: a challenge

Joana Veiga  1 , Cristina Gomes  2
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Omega-shaped epiglottis: a challenge

Joana Veiga et al. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2021 Jul-Aug.
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Omega-shaped epiglottis visualized with C-MAC D Blade videolaryngoscope.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Exposition of larynx and vocal cords after lifting epiglottis.
Figure 3
Figure 3
CT-Scan of head and neck showing omega epiglottis.
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