Laryngeal Mask Airway for Adenoidectomies (LMAA)

The Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway for Adenoidectomies: An Experience of 814 Paediatric Patients

The current study retrospectively assesses laryngeal mask airway use during pediatric adenoidectomies in terms of patient safety, comfort, complications and surgeon satisfaction levels.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1-16 years of age
• ASA I-II
• Scheduled for elective adenoidectomy under general anesthesia with F-LMA between June 2012 and November 2015.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Emergency
• Extreme obesity
• Sign of clinical significant infection.