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Yoshitomi A, Soga Y, Yamanaka-Kohno R, Morimatsu H. Sensitivity and specificity of the question "do you have any concerns regarding your mouth related to undergoing surgery?" for predicting perioperative oral health problems in patients with primary esophageal and lung cancer: a retrospective observational study. Perioper Med (Lond) 2024; 13:36. [PMID: 38711163 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-024-00394-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative oral management contributes to the prevention of dental/systemic complications. However, a professional dental checkup before surgery is generally not performed and relies on the patient's answer to a simple question by medical professionals other than dentists: "Do you have any concerns regarding your mouth related to undergoing surgery?" Here, we evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of this question for predicting perioperative oral health problems in patients with primary esophageal and primary lung cancer. METHODS We performed an oral cavity check in all patients before scheduled surgery for primary esophageal and lung cancer. A total of 183 patients were enrolled (M, 112; F, 71; 24-88 years, median, 69 years), consisting of 61 with primary esophageal cancer (M, 46; F, 15; 24-85 years, median, 69 years) and 122 with primary lung cancer (M, 66; F; 56; 33-88 years, median, 69 years). All subjects provided a response to this question, and an oral cavity check was performed by dentists. The sensitivity and specificity of this question for detecting oral health problems were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS Overall sensitivity and specificity for detecting oral health problems were 0.263 and 0.898, respectively. There were no significant differences by sex or disease (primary esophageal or lung cancer). CONCLUSION This simple question has low sensitivity but high specificity for detecting oral health problems. Although challenging to detect surgical patients with oral health problems by simply asking questions, the results indicated that patients with oral complaints are more likely to have problems during surgery.
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- Aiko Yoshitomi
- Division of Hospital Dentistry, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
- Perioperative Management Center, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- Division of Hospital Dentistry, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan.
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- Division of Hospital Dentistry, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558, Japan
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- Perioperative Management Center, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Japan
- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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Neto JM, Teles AR, Barbosa J, Santos O. Teeth Damage during General Anesthesia. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5343. [PMID: 37629385 PMCID: PMC10456072 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dental injuries during anesthesia, especially when advanced airway management is required, represent a legal problem. Factors such as poor dental condition and excessive pressure during intubation contribute to dental damage. The maxillary central incisors are commonly affected. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review is to know the incidence of dental injuries in adults undergoing anesthesia that requires airway management. MATERIALS AND METHODS The search was performed in MEDLINE (through Pubmed), ClinicalTrials.gov, Scopus, LILACS (through the Virtual Health Library Regional Portal), and SciELO for all available literature on the subject up to December 2022. Inclusion criteria involved articles that studied patients aged 18 years or older who underwent general anesthesia requiring airway management with tracheal intubation or insertion of a laryngeal mask airway. RESULTS Of all the articles, nine report dental injury associated with the type of airway management. Only one article does not have dental injury. DISCUSSION This study addresses dental injuries related to tracheal intubation during general anesthesia. Although techniques are used to prevent them, these injuries still occur. Laryngoscopy, especially with support on the upper central incisors, can cause damage to the teeth. CONCLUSIONS It is important that the anesthesiologist is aware of dental trauma and that orotracheal intubation or the placement of the laryngeal mask airway is performed systematically and rigorously, always considering the patient's dentition to choose the best approach in each specific situation.
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- João M. Neto
- School of Dentistry, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS), Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra PRD, Portugal;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal;
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal;
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- School of Dentistry, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS), Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário (CESPU), 4585-116 Gandra PRD, Portugal;
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Tan CQL, Loh GYW, Benjamin TWR, Koh CJ, Mok JSR, Hartono JL, Chua KTC, Tan HH, Siah KTH. Dental trauma in endoscopy: A systematic review and experience of a tertiary endoscopy centre. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:518-527. [PMID: 37663114 PMCID: PMC10473904 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i8.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dental injury is the leading cause of litigation in anaesthesia but an underrecognized preventable complication of endoscopy. AIM To determine frequency and effects of dental injury in endoscopy, we present findings from an audit of outpatient endoscopy procedures conducted at a tertiary university hospital and a systematic review of literature. METHODS Retrospective review of 11265 outpatient upper endoscopy procedures over the period of 1 June 2019 to 31 May 2021 identified dental related complications in 0.284% of procedures. Review of literature identified a similar rate of 0.33%. RESULTS Pre-existing dental pathology or the presence of prostheses makes damage more likely but sound teeth may be affected. Pre-endoscopic history and tooth examination are key for risk stratification and may be conducted succinctly with limited time outlay. Tooth retrieval should be prioritized in the event of dental injury to minimize aspiration and be followed by prompt dental consultation for specific management. CONCLUSION Dental complications occur in approximately 1 in 300 of upper endoscopy cases. These are easily preventable by pre-endoscopy screening. Protocols to mitigate dental injury are also suggested.
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- Chelsea Qiu Lin Tan
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117594, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Prosthodontics, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Health System, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Gupta M, Bindu B, Arora M. Intraoperative Dental Injury in a Neurosurgical Patient: Concerns for the Anesthesiologist. Cureus 2022; 14:e31268. [PMID: 36505164 PMCID: PMC9731933 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Anesthesia-related oropharyngeal injuries are known to occur. Risk factors for intraoperative dental injuries include difficult intubation, use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe, motor-evoked potential (MEP) monitoring, poor dental hygiene, etc. Our patient was a case of a thalamic cavernoma who underwent craniotomy in a sitting position with the neck flexed along with MEP and TEE monitoring. At the end of the surgery, the lower three incisors were found to be subluxated. The subluxated teeth were stabilized using a 2-0 Ethilon suture in the operation room. Immediate dental consultation was sought postoperatively. Sitting position surgeries with associated neck flexion, simultaneous, advanced monitoring techniques like TEE and MEP, poor dental condition, and the use of hard bite blocks can predispose patients to dental injury. Preoperative dental evaluation and explanation of neuromonitoring-associated injuries can be beneficial.
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Doğan Ö, Altıntepe Doğan SS, Altıntepe N, Şahin ND, Çelik İH. An analysis of anesthetists' awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward peri-anesthetic dental trauma. Dent Traumatol 2021; 37:786-794. [PMID: 34216178 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Peri-anesthetic dental trauma is a common anesthesia-related complication. It is the reason for a significant number of malpractice lawsuits against anesthetists through insurance companies. The frequency, outcomes, and risk factors related to peri-anesthetic dental trauma have been well documented. The aim of this study was to evaluate anesthetists' awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward peri-anesthetic dental trauma. MATERIAL AND METHODS This nationwide, cross-sectional, descriptive study comprising 220 anesthetists was conducted in Turkey between June 2019 and May 2020. A specific questionnaire was created using Google Forms and delivered to 591 participants via WhatsApp. Pearson's Chi-squared test and the Fisher-Freeman-Halton tests were used to analyze the results. RESULTS The overall response rate was 37.2% (220 out of 591 participants). Of the 80.5% of the participants who encountered peri-anesthetic dental trauma during their practice, 32.8% had encountered avulsion and 32.8% reported that they had caused soft tissue injuries. More than one-third of the participants (38.9%) stated that the patient group that was the most at-risk for peri-anesthetic dental trauma was older people with missing teeth. Half of the participants (50.9%) stated that avulsed teeth could be replanted; among them, 21.8% and 11.8% specified that the ideal replantation time was <30 min and that the ideal storage medium for the avulsed tooth was fresh milk, respectively. Furthermore, 88.1% of the participants noted that peri-anesthetic dental trauma occurred more frequently during emergency intubations and only 20.9% were aware of custom-made mouthguards. CONCLUSIONS Anesthetists lack knowledge around peri-anesthetic dental trauma and its interventions.
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- Özgür Doğan
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry Afyonkarahisar, School of Dentistry, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology Afyonkarahisar, School of Dentistry, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Cemil Taşcıoğlu, City Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry Tokat, School of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry Afyonkarahisar, School of Dentistry, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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The gold standard in airway maintenance is translaryngeal endotracheal intubation, but this is not without its complications. Trauma to the upper airway as a result of the act of endotracheal intubation is a common event in adults undergoing procedures under general anaesthesia. Sites requiring attention during intubation include the laryngeal apparatus, the pharynx and oral cavity as well as the nasal cavity when nasopharyngeal intubation is performed. Patients can present with a range of symptoms which can make assessment and management challenging. Dysphonia, throat pain and dysphagia are the commonest presenting complaints. Patient-related factors, intubation technique and other anaesthetic-related conditions can be a cause of trauma, if not adequately considered before intubation. All patients should be carefully examined preoperatively and their past medical history obtained. Patient demographics, comorbidities, existing airway pathology and presence of reflux should be noted. Trauma prevention strategies should be in place to eliminate avoidable complications. Potential difficult airway cases should be flagged up and adequately prepared for, in anticipation of intubation difficulties that can lead to trauma. The majority of injuries will resolve spontaneously with conservative management. Persistent symptomatology, usually secondary to laryngeal injuries, requires prompt referral to an ear nose and throat specialist with an interest in laryngology for further assessment and treatment.
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- Theofano Tikka
- ST5 Ear, Nose, Throat Registrar, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TN
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- Ear, Nose, Throat Consultant, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
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Christensen RE, Baekgaard JS, Rasmussen LS. Dental injuries in relation to general anaesthesia-A retrospective study. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2019; 63:993-1000. [PMID: 31016717 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dental injuries may occur during general anaesthesia, especially during airway management. The aim of this study was to describe cases of dental injury related to general anaesthesia, focusing on the type and extent of the injuries as well as the timing of recognition. METHOD We reviewed the nationwide electronic database available at the Danish Patient Compensation Association and scrutinized all claims classified as possible dental injuries in relation to general anaesthesia between 2007 and 2017. RESULTS During the 10-year study period, there were 2523 claims for compensation related to anaesthesia. Of these, 552 (21.9%) were cases of possible dental injuries following general anaesthesia. The most commonly injured teeth were the central maxillary incisors with 174 (25.3%) cases related to the left and 118 (17.2%) cases related to the right incisor. The most common injuries were fractures (41.2%) and subluxations (25.9%). Airway management included the use of Macintosh laryngoscope in 296 (64.4%) cases and a supraglottic airway device in 69 (15%) cases. Claims were more frequently approved if more than two intubation attempts were used (100% vs 82.8%, RR = 0.83, 95% CI [0.78-0.88], P = 0.0037). Injuries recognized in-hospital were more frequently approved than injuries recognized after discharge (91.6% vs 70.7%, RR = 0.83, 95% CI [0.70-0.86], P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The most commonly reported dental injury related to general anaesthesia in the Danish Patient Compensation Association database was a fracture. Claims were more frequently approved if more than two intubation attempts were used and if the injury was recognized in-hospital.
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- Department of Anaesthesia Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesia Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen Copenhagen Denmark
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A cost effective custom dental guard for transoral robotic surgery. J Robot Surg 2019; 14:91-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-019-00942-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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