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The LMA component functions as a regular LMA. The dedicated “gastro” channel has the entrance orifice on the right side of the respiratory connector. Its tract proceeds downwards and progressively… Click to show full abstract
The LMA component functions as a regular LMA. The dedicated “gastro” channel has the entrance orifice on the right side of the respiratory connector. Its tract proceeds downwards and progressively behind the LMA one. Distally, the gastro channel ends midline behind the LMA cuff and above the entrance in the oesophagus. We have successfully used the GLMA in esophagogastroduodenoscopy with forward-viewing endoscopes. However, we have not used it yet for ERCP. Anecdotal reports describe difficulties passing the duodenoscope through the gastro channel due to the small difference between its internal diameter (14 mm) and the outer diameter of the duodenoscope.
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Year Published: 2022
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