Hyo-Mental Angle and Distance: An Important Adjunct in Airway Assessment of Adult Mucopolysaccharidosis

Background: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a rare congenital lysosomal storage disorder with complex airways. High anterior larynx is assessed by thyromental distance (TMD) nasendoscopy. A simpler method to assess this hyoid bone is described. The distance between the central-hyoid and symphysis of...

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Main Authors: Chaitanya Gadepalli, Karolina M. Stepien, Govind Tol
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: MDPI AG 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/016f709123ce44779099179817d7682d
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