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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Craniofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Difficult laryngoscopy poses a significant challenge in pediatric anesthesia.
  • Cleft lip and palate (CLP) deformities can complicate airway management.
  • Understanding risk factors is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of difficult laryngoscopy in infants with CLP.
  • To identify associations between difficult laryngoscopy and patient-specific factors.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study included 985 infants (1 month to 3 years) undergoing CLP repair.
  • Infants were categorized by age (1-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-3 years) and CLP type.
  • Data on laryngoscopy difficulty, micrognathia, and intubation outcomes were collected.

Main Results:

  • The overall incidence of difficult laryngoscopy was 4.77%.
  • Higher incidence observed in infants aged 1-6 months (7.06%) and those with micrognathia (50%).
  • Combined bilateral CLP and left CLP were associated with greater difficulty than right CLP or simple cleft palate.

Conclusions:

  • Key risk factors for difficult laryngoscopy in infants with CLP include younger age (<6 months), micrognathia, and specific cleft types (left CLP, bilateral CLP).
  • Laryngoscopic views of grade III and IV were linked to difficult intubation.
  • These findings aid in anticipating and managing airway challenges in this patient population.