Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8619763 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The results indicated that the diagnostic value of CT, X-ray and US was much better than that of modified Mallampati score. Ultrasound had diagnostic indices and the area under curve similar to those of CT and X-ray in predicting difficult airway. Considering being easy, readily availability, low cost, and free from radiological hazards, it can be considered as prior diagnostic strategy in this condition.
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Authors
Chao Ji, Qiang Ni, Wurong Chen,