Influence of maxillofacial skeletal morphology on difficult laryngoscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although mandibular retrognathia has been recognized as one of the predictors of difficult laryngoscopy, its definition remains vague, with no clearly established skeletal evaluation systems. The Sassouni classification system, used to categorize the maxillofacial morphology systematically (nine types), can be easily performed using preoperative radiographic findings. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between difficult laryngoscopy and Sassouni type 5, a group characterized by a small mandible and a large overbite.

Methods

This retrospective study comprised patients diagnosed with jaw deformities who underwent orthognathic surgery for malocclusion under general anesthesia at our clinic. The patients were divided into two groups: Sassouni 5 and non-S

SUBMITTER: Sekino R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11963286 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature