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Tongue Depressor-related Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Tongue

Completed
Conditions
Edema
Tongue Enlarged
Side Effect
Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Registration Number
NCT04205253
Lead Sponsor
Selcuk University
Brief Summary

This study aimed to detect tongue edema associated with the pressure exerted by a rigid direct laryngoscope by measuring the tongue area using USG in patients undergoing suspension laryngoscopy (SL) procedures.

Detailed Description

Suspension laryngoscopy (SL) is a surgical procedure for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In this procedure, a rigid direct laryngoscope is inserted orally, and the tongue and the base of the tongue are compressed.The tongue is an ideal organ for evaluation with ultrasonography. This study aimed to detect the occurrence of tongue edema through ultrasonography examination due to the rigid direct laryngoscope in SL procedures.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged 20 years or older
  • Patients who undergo suspension laryngoscope procedure
Exclusion Criteria
  • refusal to participate
  • age of <20 years
  • history of syndromal craniofacial abnormalities
  • occurrence of tongue masses
  • history of craniofacial surgery
  • history of burns, trauma or radiotherapy involving the head and neck region
  • neurologic disorders and patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
  • active inflammation in the head and neck region
  • cervical rigidity limiting neck flexion and head extension

Control group

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients aged 20 years or older Patients who did not need suspension laryngoscopy and any head and neck procedures

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of change in tongue area.2018-2019 (6 months)

This study aimed to measure the change in tongue areas before and after the implementation of rigid direct laryngoscope by using ultrasonography imaging.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of formation in tongue edema.2018 (6 months)

This study aimed to measure the formation of tongue edema due to the rigid direct laryngoscope by using ultrasonography imaging.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Selcen Celik

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Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey

Selcuk University

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Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey

Selcen Celik
🇹🇷Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey

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