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C-MAC D-Blade vs Macintosh for Postoperative Vocal Cord Evaluation

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2023-01-23

Plain-language summary

This study compares two different laryngoscopes-the C-MAC D-Blade videolaryngoscope and the Macintosh direct laryngoscope-for evaluating vocal cord mobility after thyroidectomy. Patients undergo standard anesthesia and intubation with one of the two devices. After surgery, vocal cord function is assessed to identify early postoperative vocal cord impairment. The study aims to determine whether videolaryngoscopy provides a more reliable and less traumatic method for postoperative vocal cord evaluation compared with the traditional Macintosh laryngoscope.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria * Age between 20 and 70 years. * Height greater than 145 cm. * Body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 35 kg/m². * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status * Scheduled for elective thyroid surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria * Prior neck surgery or radiotherapy * Large thyroid mass causing severe anatomical distortion. * Mouth opening less than 4 cm. * Short neck less than 6 cm in length. * Limited head and neck mobility * Unexpected difficult intubation. * Known history of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury * Presence of any neurological disorder.

What they're measuring

Postoperative Vocal Cord Mobility Score

Timeframe: Within 30 minutes after extubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07277985

SponsorInonu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-26

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