Publications by authors named "Tino Stoppa"

Background: Many supralaryngeal airway devices are available. Because of the absence of an inflatable cuff, we hypothesized that use of the i-gel should produce fewer postoperative throat and neck complaints compared with a standard disposable laryngeal mask (LM).

Methods: Two hundred eighteen patients were randomized to have either an i-gel or La Premiere LM airway placed for airway management.

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