Face-to-face intubation using a lightwand in a patient with severe thoracolumbar kyphosis: a case report.

Background: Severe deformity of the thoracolumbar spine may cause difficulty in airway management during induction of anesthesia. Therefore, special attention must be devoted to patient safety.

Case Presentation: A 65-year-old male with severe thoracolumbar kyphosis was scheduled to undergo posterior spinal fusion under general anesthesia.