Suspension laryngoscopy experiences in a tertiary airway service: A prospective study of 150 procedures.
Elizabeth F MaughanAnthony RotmanMaral J RouhaniGerard ThongJames PonciaJohn MyattChadwan Al YaghchiGurpreet SandhuPublished in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2021)
In the context of an experienced airway unit with a high caseload of predominantly benign pathology, SL is very effective and safe with low associated morbidity and no mortality. The most common complication of SL is temporary sore throat and there remain recognised risks of temporary tongue and dental symptoms.