NCOG-30. AWAKE CRANIOTOMY FOR MENINGIOMA RESECTION: A STUDY ON THE SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi158-vi158
Author(s):  
Saqib Kamran Bakhshi ◽  
Noyan Jawed ◽  
Faraz Shafiq ◽  
Syed Ather Enam
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Intractable Pain ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Simpson Grade ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Parasagittal Meningioma

Abstract Resection of intra-axial brain tumors under scalp block improves safety of surgery, permitting preservation of neurological function and early recovery. However, limited data is available on employing this anesthesia technique for extra-axial tumors particularly meningioma, raising concerns that it may not be feasible due to dural attachment of tumor causing intractable pain and discomfort. We retrospectively analyzed 17 patients who underwent AC for resection of meningioma at our hospital during last 5 years, employing non-probability consecutive sampling. Variables for demographics, and details of diagnosis and surgical procedure were recorded. Eleven of these cases had grade I meningioma, and 6 had grade II meningioma. The mean age of these patients was 45.8 ± 10.5 years. Seizures were the most common presenting complain (n = 7; 41.2%). Eleven patients (58.3%) had convexity meningioma, 4 (33.3%) had parasagittal meningioma and 1 each had a parafalcine and anterior skull-base meningioma. The mean duration of surgery was 180.8 ± 36.2 minutes and the median estimated blood loss was 450 ml (IQR: 225 ml – 737.5 ml). The mean length of stay in the hospital was 3.1 ± 1.3 days. Only 1 patient had a prolonged hospital stay of 7 days because of post-operative seizures. Simpson grade I resection was performed in 6 (41.7%) patients, and grade II resection in 10 (50%) patients. Deterioration in pre-operative neurological exam was not seen in any patient, and no one required emergency intubation, conversion of surgery to general anesthesia, or re-operations. We propose that AC does not pose any significant risk of intra-operative or post-operative pain during meningioma resection, particularly convexity and parasagittal meningioma, and can make surgery possible for patients who are high risk for, or are not willing to undergo general anesthesia.

A COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF NEBULISED KETAMINE AND NEBULISED MAGNESIUM SULPHATE IN REDUCTION OF INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF POSTOPERATIVE SORE THROAT - A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED DOUBLE BLINDED STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
M. Selvi Annie Geeta ◽  
M. Ramesh Ram
Keyword(s):  
Tracheal Intubation ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Magnesium Sulphate ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Postoperative Sore Throat ◽  
It Effectiveness ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Introduction: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common occurrence following general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. The incidence of POST is estimated to be 21%-65% in various studies. Irritation and inammation of the air way are considered to be the cause of POST. Although considered a minor and self limiting complication, it may cause a signicant patient morbidity, dissatisfaction and increased the length of duration of hospital stay. Various pharmacological and non pharmacological methods have been tried to decrease POST with varying success rates. Among the interventions, the use of ketamine gargle or lozenges has highest success rates, but the problem with this is the bitter taste of the drug and the risk of aspiration, so aerosol route of drug administration gained popularity among the anesthesiologists with good acceptance from the patients. It is known that N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors have a role in nociception and inammation. Hence, this study is aimed at using the aerosol route of magnesium sulphate and ketamine and to nd it effectiveness in preventing POST. Aim Of The Study: To evaluate the effect of nebulized ketamine and nebulized magnesium sulphate for attenuation of postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing surgeries under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. Materials And Methods: This study was done in the Department of Anesthesiology in collaboration with the Department of Surgery in Kanyakumari Government Medical College from January 2019 to December 2019. Patient planned for surgery under general anesthesia except head, neck & ENT surgeries were selected and randomized into two groups (35 each). Each group received nebulisation for 15 min before induction of general anaesthesia. Group M: Nebulization with 500mg magnesium sulphate in 5ml NS. Group K: Nebulization with 50mg ketamine in 5ml NS. The Parameters related to the study such as duration of laryngoscopy, time taken to intubate, duration of surgery, number of attempts to intubate were recorded. Incidence and severity of sore throat were assessed by four point scale. Incidence of sore throat is assessed for 24 hours. Complication were recorded. Results: We found that the demographic parameters were comparable and statistically insignicant. The mean duration of laryngoscopy difference between the two groups Group M - 24.54± 1.12 seconds and Group K - 24.49 ±1.15 seconds was not statistically signicant P= 0.834 (P>0.05). The mean time taken to intubate in Group M - 27.54± 1.12 seconds and Group K - 27.54± 1.12 seconds was not statistically signicant with P=1.000 respectively (P>0.05). The mean duration of surgery in Group M - 90.71±15.67 minutes and the Group K - 88.20 ±16.53 minutes between the two groups was not statistically signicant P= 0.516 (P>0.05). The mean difference of number of attempts taken to intubate between the two groups was statistically insignicant P=0.771 (P>0.05). The overall incidence of sore throat in Group M was 91% and in Group B was 34%. The severity of sore throat between Group M and Group K is statistically signicant at 2, 4, 6 hrs at grade 1 and grade 2. Conclusion: On the basis of our result, we can suggest that the use of perioperative ketamine nebulization when compared magnesium sulphate nebulization reduces the incidence and severity of post-operative sore throat at 4th and 6th hour during postoperative period in patients who had received general anesthesia with tracheal intubation.

scholarly journals Advantages of Tonsillectomy done under Local Anesthesia compared to General Anesthesia in Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhir Naik ◽  
Sarika S Naik ◽  
S Ravishankara ◽  
Mohan K Appaji ◽  
MK Goutham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Head Neck

ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Tonsillectomy using local anesthesia (local tonsillectomy) is a safe and effective alternative to general anesthesia in the healthy cooperative teenage or adult patients. Blood loss, morbidity, complications and patient satisfaction were better in some studies with tonsillectomies done under general anesthesia. Design Comparative case series analysis study of two groups of patients who underwent tonsillectomies under local and general anesthesia during the study period of 57 months from March 2007 to December 2011. Materials and methods Overall 1,349 cases of tonsillectomies done for chronic tonsillitis were included under the study. Three hundred and sixty-seven cases operated under general anesthesia and 982 cases operated under local anesthesia were compared. The parameters compared were duration of surgery, blood loss and the mean pain visual analog score. Results Significant difference in duration of surgery, blood loss during surgery and visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores were seen in the two groups with local anesthesia scoring over general anesthesia. Conclusion Tonsillectomy under local anesthesia is a good alternate for the procedure under general anesthesia with limited resources and in cooperative adults. How to cite this article Naik SM, Naik SS, Ravishankara S, Appaji MK, Goutham MK, Devi NP, Mushannavar AS. Advantages of Tonsillectomy done under Local Anesthesia compared to General Anesthesia in Adults. Int J Head Neck Surg 2013;4(1):13-18.

scholarly journals ROLE OF CHEWING GUM ON EARLY RECOVERY OF FEMALES AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Rabia Wajid ◽  
Ghazala Huma ◽  
Iram Mobusher
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bowel Sound ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean

AbstractBackground:The incidence of Caesarean section is increasing day by day, which is usually conducted under spinal anesthesia. It is done on lower abdominal region and for this reason; the working of digestive system can slow down in the coming period. This is known as ileus, and is distressing for the patient but the way to prevent this problem, is there. One possible way of avoiding this consequence is chewing gum which tricks the body into thinking it is eating making the bowel start its function again.Objective:To compare the effect of chewing gum as compared to no intervention for early recovery of bowel system after lower segment caesarean section at term.Methodology:This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 100 females who were planned to undergo caesarean section. Informed consent was obtained and demographic details were noted. In group A, females were suggested to take chewing gum after 6 hours of surgery to chew for 60 minutes while in group B, females were not subjected to chewing gum. They were followedup in wards and time required for first bowel sound and first fecal discharge was noted and compared in both groups by using t-test.Results:The mean age of females was 24.48 1.99 years. The females presented at mean gestational age of 38.76 0.87 weeks. The mean BMI of females was 25.49 2.29 kg/m2. Total duration of surgery required for c-section including anesthesia time was 42.28 2.38 minutes. After surgery, the mean duration bet-ween c-section and first onset of feeling of hunger was 11.38 3.14 hours in chewing gum group and 16.84 0.49 hours in control group. The mean duration bet-ween c-section and first bowel sound was 21.39 0.68 hours in chewing gum group and in control group were 28.27 0.60 hours. The mean duration between c-section and first passage of flatus was 25.94 0.71 hours in chewing gum group and 32.00 0.77 hours in control group. The mean duration between c-section and first defecation was 31.56 0.81 hours in chewing gum group and 41.28 0.80 hours in control group. The difference was significant and chewing gum group required less duration for feel of hunger, first bowel sound, passage of flatus and defecation than control group (p < 0.05).Conclusion:In conclusion, use of chewing is effec-tive and beneficial in early recovery of females after caesarean section in terms of early return of bowel activities.Key words:Bowel Sound, Caesarean Section, Chew-ing Gum, Digestive System, Fecal Discharge, Ileus.

scholarly journals Minimally invasive direct repair of lumbar spondylolysis with a pedicle screw and hook construct

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. E15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph C. Noggle ◽  
Daniel M. Sciubba ◽  
Amer F. Samdani ◽  
D. Greg Anderson ◽  
Randal R. Betz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Pedicle Screws ◽  
Minimal Access ◽  
Direct Repair ◽  
Wound Breakdown ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Lumbar Spondylolysis ◽  
Pars Interarticularis ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean

Object Lumbar spondylolysis occurs in approximately 6% of the population and presents with localized mechanical back pain, often in young athletes. Surgical treatment may involve decompression, lumbar intersegmental fusion, or direct repair of pars defects. Although such open procedures may effectively resolve symptoms, minimal-access approaches may additionally decrease collateral damage to soft tissues, allowing young, active patients to resume athletic activities sooner. In this study, the authors review their experience repairing bilateral lumbar spondylolyses with screw and hook constructs placed via a minimal-access approach. Methods Five consecutive pediatric patients with bilateral L-5 spondylolysis were treated. Bilateral incisions (2.5 cm) were made over L-5. Exposure was maintained with bilateral expandable tubular retractor systems. Pedicle screws were placed in the L-5 pedicles and attached to hooks under the L-5 laminae. A direct repair was performed at the pars defect. Clinical characteristics, operative variables, and postoperative outcomes were collected. Results All 5 patients underwent surgery; 4 were male (80%) and 1 was female (20%), and the mean age was 15.8 years (range 15–17 years). The mean estimated blood loss and duration of surgery were 37 ml (range 15–75 ml) and 1.94 hours (range 1–3 hours), respectively. Postoperative hospital stays ranged from 1 to 3 days (mean 1.8 days). The only complication occurred in 1 patient who experienced minor superficial wound breakdown. All patients have experienced resolution of symptoms at this preliminary stage, which has continued over an 8-month follow-up period. Conclusions Lumbar spondylolysis can be adequately and safely treated via minimal-access surgical repair of the pars interarticularis by using pedicle screws and rod-hook constructs. This approach may decrease the collateral soft tissue damage common to open dissections, and may be ideal for young, active surgical candidates.

scholarly journals AN OBSERVATIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STAPLER HEMORRHOIDOPEXY AND THE MILLIGAN MORGAN OPEN HEMORRHOIDECTOMY IN TERTIARY CARE CENTER OF CENTRAL INDIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 264-272
Author(s):  
Rohan Gupta ◽  
◽  
Sanjay Prasad ◽  
Akhilesh Kumar Patel ◽  
Rohan Chaphekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Open Group ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Open Hemorrhoidectomy ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Grade Iii

Introduction: Hemorrhoids also called piles. It is vascular structures in the analcanal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control. They become a disease when swollen or inflamed. the unqualified term "hemorrhoid" is often used to refer to the disease. Material and method: The present study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Sri Aurobindo Medical College & PG Institute Indore M.P over a duration of one and half years (November 2017 to May 2019). The study was a cross-sectional prospective study and it compares results between Milligan Morgan haemorrhoidectomy and Stapler haemorrhoidopexy for the management of grade 2, 3, and 4 hemorrhoids. Results: In this study, most of the cases were between age group 30-50 [50%] years with the mean age being 43 years. Hemorrhoids more common in males 30 [65%], male: female ratio being 3:1. The most common presentation in hemorrhoids was bleeding per rectum in 47% followed by something coming out per rectum in 43 % & painful defecation in 10 % cases respectively. The duration of surgery was significantly low in the stapler group with meantime being 44.25 compared to open group 63 with the mean difference being 19 mins (P < 0.001). In 17of 21 [85%] whereas in grade IV all 09 [100%] patients had open surgery grade III had mixed options 03/07 [30/70 %] stapler & open respectively. Postoperatively the mean duration of hospital stay in stapler group was 4.15± 1.03 as compared to the open group 6.05 ± 1.84 with the mean difference being 2 days (P<0.001). The duration of recovery was significantly faster in stapler group with the mean hospital stay being 7.55 as compared to the open group 12.45 with mean difference being 5 days(P<0.001). Postoperative bleeding was found in both the groups which eventually subsided completely in stapler group on POD - 7 and only 3[7.5%]. Patients had bleeding on POD – 7 in the open group. (P < 0.001). The findings were statistically significant as suggested by P-Value. Urinary Retention was found in both groups i.e. 5% and 7.5% in stapler and open group respectively. (P= 0.632). Conclusion: The results of this study concluded that Stapler hemorrhoidopexy had lesser operating time, lower duration of hospital stays, and quicker recovery with less postoperative pain & bleeding as compared to Open hemorrhoidectomy. Hence it was concluded that stapler hemorrhoidopexy is a better option as compared to open hemorrhoidectomyfor grade II. grade III, & a few selected cases of grade IV hemorrhoids. patients stapler procedure was choice in grade II haemorrhoids.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF EXTRAPERITONEAL AND TRANSPERITONEAL RADICAL CYSTOPROSTATECTOMY IN TERMS OF FIRST 30 DAYS OUTCOMES

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 1282-87
Author(s):  
Mudassar Sajjad ◽  
Qamar Zia ◽  
Haroon Sabir ◽  
Faran Kiani ◽  
Muhammad Nawaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Significant Trend ◽  
Pelvic Surgery ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Radical Cystoprostatectomy ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Neo Adjuvant Chemotherapy

Objective: To compare the first 30-day outcomes of Trans-peritoneal and Extra-peritoneal Radical cysto-prostatectomy. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Armed Forces Institute of Urology, Rawalpindi, from Mar 2015 to Mar 2019.Methodology: A total of 100 patients who underwent Radical cystoprostatectomy were observed in two groups either by extra or trans-peritoneal approach. Patients diagnosed with carcinoma urinary bladder (both muscle and non-muscle invasive) vetted through multidisciplinary meeting, with or without neo-adjuvant chemotherapy were included. Patients undergoing salvage cystectomy or any previous open abdomino-pelvic surgery were excluded. The standard techniques were used for both approaches. Variables under study were recorded for first 30-day-followup period. Results: The mean age was 59.9 ± 7.231 years (range=34-80). In extra-peritoneal group the mean duration of surgery was 5.6 ± 1.16 hours comparing to 7.2 ± 1.34 hours in the trans-peritoneal group. Statistically significant trend was also noted in the favour of extra-peritoneal group for stay in Intensive care in post-operative period (3.00 ± 1.19 days/4.77 ± 1.20, p<0.001) as well total stay in the hospital (6.06 ± 2.8 days/ 11.74 ± 4.17, p<0.001). Overall comparison of total number of complications as per Clavien-Dindo system in both groups was insignificant (p=0.136), however a significant trend in favour of extraperitoneal group was noted with respect to major wound dehiscence as well rate of blood transfusion (p<0.001). Conclusion: Extra-peritoneal approach showed a favourable trend in terms of operative time and early recovery after radical cysto-prostatectomy.

scholarly journals Minimally invasive anterior and lateral transpsoas approaches for closed reduction of grade II spondylolisthesis: initial clinical and radiographic experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. E4 ◽  
Author(s):  
David S. Xu ◽  
Konrad Bach ◽  
Juan S. Uribe
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Interbody Fusion ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Lumbar Interbody Fusion ◽  
Complete Reduction ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVEMinimally invasive anterior and lateral approaches to the lumbar spine are increasingly used to treat and reduce grade I spondylolisthesis, but concerns still exist for their usage in the management of higher-grade lesions. The authors report their experience with this strategy for grade II spondylolisthesis in a single-surgeon case series and provide early clinical and radiographic outcomes.METHODSA retrospective review of a single surgeon’s cases between 2012 and 2016 identified all patients with a Meyerding grade II lumbar spondylolisthesis who underwent minimally invasive lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) or anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) targeting the slipped level. Demographic, clinical, and radiographic data were collected and analyzed. Changes in radiographic measurements, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were compared using the paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test for continuous and ordinal variables, respectively.RESULTSThe average operative time was 199.1 minutes (with 60.6 ml of estimated blood loss) for LLIFs and 282.1 minutes (with 106.3 ml of estimated blood loss), for ALIFs. Three LLIF patients had transient unilateral anterior thigh numbness during the 1st week after surgery, and 1 ALIF patient had transient dorsiflexion weakness, which was resolved at postoperative week 1. The mean follow-up time was 17.6 months (SD 12.5 months) for LLIF patients and 10 months (SD 3.1 months) for ALIF patients. Complete reduction of the spondylolisthesis was achieved in 12 LLIF patients (75.0%) and 7 ALIF patients (87.5%). Across both procedures, there was an increase in both the segmental lordosis (LLIF 5.6°, p = 0.002; ALIF 15.0°, p = 0.002) and overall lumbar lordosis (LLIF 2.9°, p = 0.151; ALIF 5.1°, p = 0.006) after surgery. Statistically significant decreases in the mean VAS and the mean ODI measurements were seen in both treatment groups. The VAS and ODI scores fell by a mean value of 3.9 (p = 0.002) and 19.8 (p = 0.001), respectively, for LLIF patients and 3.8 (p = 0.02) and 21.0 (p = 0.03), respectively, for ALIF patients at last follow-up.CONCLUSIONSEarly clinical and radiographic results from using minimally invasive LLIF and ALIF approaches to treat grade II spondylolisthesis appear to be good, with low operative blood loss and no neurological deficits. Complete reduction of the spondylolisthesis is frequently possible with a statistically significant reduction in pain scores.

scholarly journals Study on safety of non-descent vaginal hysterectomy for enlarged uterine size for benign uterine pathologies

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1588
Author(s):  
Neelam Manda ◽  
Oby Nagar ◽  
Lata Rajoria ◽  
C. P. Dadhich
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Vaginal Hysterectomy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Pelvic Sepsis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Index Group ◽  
Estimated Blood Loss ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean

Background: Vaginal hysterectomy is less commonly performed for benign pathologies if the uterine size exceeds 12 weeks in the belief that complications could be higher in this group. The aim of this prospective study was to compare surgical outcomes and safety of vaginal hysterectomy in women with non-prolapsed uteri of >12 weeks size to those with uteri of<12 weeks removed vaginally for similar indications.Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 92 patients were included who underwent NDVH for benign uterine conditions between May 2016 to December 2018. The index group comprised 32 women who underwent vaginal hysterectomy for non-prolapse uterus with uterine enlargement (>12 weeks), while the control group consisted of 60 women with uteri <12 weeks. Demographic data, duration of surgery, blood loss, intraoperative and postoperative complications were compared.Results: Women in the two groups had statistically similar mean age, Body Mass Index and parity (44 vs 42.77 years, 20.8 vs 21.56 kg m3 and 3.26 vs 3.83, respectively; p > 0.05). The mean operative time was significantly longer in the index group (62.47min; vs 48.17 min; p <0.0001). Women with enlarged uteri had greater mean estimated blood loss (123.2 ml vs 75.9 ml; p < 0.0001) but the mean length of hospital stay was similar (5.531 days vs 5.177 days; p > 0.05). Intra- and post-operative complications such as blood transfusion and pelvic sepsis, post-operative febrile illness and systemic infections were comparable in both groups.Conclusions: Vaginal hysterectomy in larger non-prolapsed uteri takes longer to perform and is associated with more blood loss compared to uteri <12 weeks but is not associated with a significant increase in complication rates.

scholarly journals Malignant Subdural Hematoma Associated with High-Grade Meningioma

2018 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. e91-e95
Author(s):  
Shinichiro Teramoto ◽  
Akira Tsunoda ◽  
Kaito Kawamura ◽  
Natsuki Sugiyama ◽  
Rikizo Saito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Superior Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Acute Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Tumor Removal ◽  
Sagittal Sinus ◽  
Simpson Grade ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma ◽  
Parasagittal Meningioma

AbstractA 70-year-old man, who had previously undergone surgical resection of left parasagittal meningioma involving the middle third of the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) two times, presented with recurrence of the tumor. We performed removal of the tumor combined with SSS resection as Simpson grade II. After tumor removal, since a left dominant bilateral chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) appeared, it was treated by burr hole surgery. However, because the CSDH rapidly and repeatedly recurred and eventually changed to acute subdural hematoma, elimination of the hematoma with craniotomy was accomplished. The patient unfortunately died of worsening of general condition despite aggressive treatment. Histopathology of brain autopsy showed invasion of anaplastic meningioma cells spreading to the whole outer membrane of the subdural hematoma. Subdural hematoma is less commonly associated with meningioma. Our case indicates the possibility that subdural hematoma associated with meningioma is formed by a different mechanism from those reported previously.

scholarly journals A Comparison between the i-gel® and air-Q® Supraglottic Airway Devices Used for the Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia with Muscle Relaxation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Nilofar Massoudi ◽  
Mohammad Fathi ◽  
Navid Nooraei ◽  
Alireza Salehi
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Insertion Time ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Positive Pressure ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Supraglottic Airway Devices ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
The Mean

Objectives. The aim of the present study was to compare two supraglottic airway (SGA) devices (i.e., the i-gel® © Intersurgical Ltd and air-Q® (Reusable) Cookgas company) in terms of the insertion time, amount of leak during ventilation with maximum positive pressure, and postoperative complications in patients referring to Modarres Hospital in Tehran.Method.The present double-blind clinical trial was performed on 60 patients undergoing elective surgeries that required general anesthesia with muscle relaxation. Patients were randomly assigned to either i-gel® (n= 30) or Air-Q® (n= 30) groups.Results.The mean age, body mass index, duration of surgery, duration of anesthesia, and gender ratio were not significantly different between the two groups. Mean ± SD values of the SGA devices’ insertion time (in seconds) in the air-Q® and i-gel® groups were 4.87 ± 1.6 and 6.80 ± 1.2, respectively (P < 0.001). The mean OLP in the Air-Q® group was significantly higher than that of the i-gel® group (35.9 ± 9.6 versus 24.8 ± 3.7, p < 0.001). The frequency of complications occurred after the supraglottic airway insertion was higher in the i-gel® group. However, only in terms of sore throat, the difference between the two groups was statistically significant: 6 (20%) had sore throat (P = 0.024) in the i-gel groups, but in in the Air-Q® groups no one had this side effect after surgery.Conclusion.It was concluded that the Air-Q® supraglottic airway was placed faster and easier with fewer complications than the i-gel in general anesthesia with muscle relaxation. The frequency of the occurrence of all three complications, cough, sore throat, and blood, on the cuff (6 (20%) was higher in the i-gel group than that in the air-Q® group (cough3 (10%), sore throat 0 (0%), and blood on the cuff 3 (10%) (P < 0.05).

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