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Abstract
Background: Fiberoptic bronchoscopes might be vital for the safe performance of difficult
endotracheal intubations. However, many hospitals in low or middle-income countries are unable
to afford the equipment. We describe the use of a flexible fiberoptic cystoscope, as an alternative
to a bronchoscope, for difficult nasoendotracheal intubation in patients with temporomandibular joint ankyloses.
Methods: Eight Jordanian patients (five females and three males) with severe restriction of
mouth opening, due to ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint, underwent awake nasoendotracheal
intubation using a flexible fiberoptic cystoscope under local anesthesia.
Results: The procedure was successful and well tolerated in all eight patients.
Conclusion: A flexible cystoscope can be a successful alternative to a flexible bronchoscope,
for difficult nasoendotracheal intubation in hospitals at rural areas in low-or middle-income countries with limited financial resources.
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The journal is published three times a year (February, June, and October) and has an Editorial Executive Committee from the department and consultant editors from various Arab countries. A volume consists of six issues. Presently, it is in its 42nd year of publication and is currently in its 19th volume. It has a worldwide circulation and effective March 2008, the MEJA has become an electronic journal. The main objective of the journal is to act as a forum for publication, education, and exchange of opinions, and to promote research and publications of the Middle Eastern heritage of medicine and anesthesia.
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