00174 Anesthesia intraoral excision retropharyngeal tumor
Also known as: retropharyngeal tumor anesthesia, throat tumor excision anesthesia
Anesthesia for intraoral procedures involving excision of retropharyngeal tumor. Covers general anesthesia for surgical removal of tumors located in the retropharyngeal space.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for excision of retropharyngeal space tumors. These tumors can compromise the airway and may require awake fiberoptic intubation or tracheostomy. The retropharyngeal space is a potential pathway for mediastinal spread.
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