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[Controlled hypotension anaesthesia in ENT surgery (author's transl)]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|March 1, 1978
Summary
Controlled hypotension during general anesthesia significantly reduces bleeding in ENT surgeries. This technique proved beneficial for procedures like rhinoplasty, sinus surgery, and neck operations.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- Experience with 316 cases over two years.
- Application of general anesthesia techniques in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery.
Purpose:
- To describe and discuss the principles of general anesthesia with controlled hypotension in ENT surgery.
- Outline indications, contraindications, and methods for applying controlled hypotension.
Summary:
- Controlled hypotension during general anesthesia was employed in 316 ENT cases.
- The technique was evaluated for its efficacy in reducing intraoperative bleeding.
- Specific surgical applications including rhinoplasty, major sinus surgery, parotid gland, and neck surgery were assessed.
Impact:
- Demonstrates significant reduction in bleeding during ENT procedures.
- Highlights the utility of controlled hypotension for complex head and neck surgeries.
- Provides a practical guide for implementing this anesthetic approach in relevant surgical fields.