Transnasal Videoendoscopy for Preoperative Airway Risk Stratification: Development and Validation of a Multivariable Risk Prediction Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transnasal flexible videoendoscopy (TVE) of the larynx is a standard of care for the detection and staging of pharyngolaryngeal lesions in otorhinolaryngology. Patients frequently present with existing TVE examinations before anesthesia. Although these patients are considered high risk, the diagnostic value of TVE for airway risk stratification is currently unknown. How can captured images or videos be used for anesthesia planning, and which lesions are most concerning? This study aimed to develop and validate a multivariable risk prediction model for difficult airway management based on TVE findings and to determine whether the discrimination of the Mallampati score can be improved by adding this new TVE model.

Methods

This retrospective single-center development

SUBMITTER: Barclay-Steuart A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10171290 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature