Observation Of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux During Video-Laryngoscopy Was Common Per Our Single Observer Single Institution Experience

2023-06-12 anesthesia Title + abstract only

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BackgroundVideo-laryngoscopy gives an opportunity to objectively document the peri-operative incidence of laryngopharyngeal reflux. Materials and MethodsTo quantify the local real-world incidence of laryngopharyngeal reflux, a single observer observed 100 adult patients undergoing elective video-laryngoscopy for their elective surgical procedures in the operating rooms at a single institution. ResultsLaryngopharynx in 4% of patients demonstrated visible active refluxing of gastroesophageal con...