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Predicting Difficult Intubation in Bariatric Surgery: Comparison of El Ganzouri Risk Index and Airway Ultrasound
Led by Antalya Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-09
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
30 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
This study is designed as a prospective observational study and will be conducted at the Health Sciences University Antalya Training and Research Hospital. Adult patients scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery will be included. The aim of this study is to compare the El Ganzouri Risk Index (EGRI) and airway ultrasonography (USG) parameters in predicting difficult intubation and to evaluate their relationship with the Cormack-Lehane (CL) score obtained during direct laryngoscopy. Before surgery, each participant will be evaluated using both the EGRI scoring system and airway USG. During general anesthesia, tracheal intubation will be performed using direct laryngoscopy, and data including the CL score, intubation time, number of attempts, and the need for videolaryngoscopy will be recorded based on the anesthesiologist's observations. The collected data will be analyzed by classifying participants according to the presence or absence of difficult intubation, and statistical comparisons will be performed between EGRI scores and airway ultrasonography parameters. The results of this study may contribute to improved preoperative airway assessment and enhanced patient safety in bariatric surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Predicting Difficult Intubation in Bariatric Surgery: Comparison of El Ganzouri Risk Index and Airway Ultrasound
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients aged 18 to 65 years
- ASA physical status classification II or III
- Scheduled for elective bariatric surgery under general anesthesia
- Voluntarily agree to participate and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years
- Presence of upper airway anatomical pathology
- History of tracheal or thyroid surgery
- History of radiotherapy to head and neck region
- Cervical spine abnormalities
- Unwillingness to participate in the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye), 07050
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Research Team
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Ece Ilayda Tekdemir
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
0
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