This study aimed to detect tongue edema associated with the pressure exerted by a rigid direct laryngoscope by measuring the tongue area using USG in patients undergoing suspension laryngoscopy (SL) procedures.
Who can participate
Age range20 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Study group
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 20 years or older
* Patients who undergo suspension laryngoscope procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* refusal to participate
* age of \<20 years
* history of syndromal craniofacial abnormalities
* occurrence of tongue masses
* history of craniofacial surgery
* history of burns, trauma or radiotherapy involving the head and neck region
* neurologic disorders and patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
* active inflammation in the head and neck region
* cervical rigidity limiting neck flexion and head extension
Control group
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients aged 20 years or older Patients who did not need suspension laryngoscopy and any head and neck procedures