Management of Difficult Airway in a Patient with Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II

• Main Authors: Damla Hanalioğlu (Author), Batuhan Yeke (Author), Ahmet Ziya Birbilen (Author), Serap Sivri (Author), Özlem Tekşam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) is a rare, X-linked recessive disease characterized by deficiency of lysosomal iduronate-2-sulfatase. Progressive upper airway obstruction is common in patients with MPS II. Tracheostomy is an effective way of managing airway obstruction when less invasive inte...