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. 2023 Sep;75(3):2595-2597.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-03536-4. Epub 2023 May 6.

Count in Time So All is Fine

Ankur Sharma  1 , Naina Chandnani  2 , Navin Vincent  2 , Shilpa Goyal  2
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Count in Time So All is Fine

Ankur Sharma et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Dislodgement of surgical sponge into airway during the intraoperative period is uncommon as the airway, in most cases secured by an endotracheal tube. We report such an unusual case during micro laryngeal surgery and direct laryngoscopy assessment under general anaesthesia. This shows early suspicion and quick action to avoid disaster.

Keywords: Airway; Anaesthesia; Surgical sponge.

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Competing InterestsNone declared.

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1a: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy showing surgical sponge in left main bronchus; 1b: Retrieval of the surgical sponge by rigid bronchoscope
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