Predictive value of ultrasound-measured tongue base thickness for upper airway obstruction during monitored anesthesia care: a single-center prospective observational study

Journal of Anesthesia · Published 2026-06-15 · DOI 10.1007/s00540-026-03792-y

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Koshiro Kikkawa, Motoi Takeuchi, Daigo Sakaguchi, Masayuki Nakamoto, Tatsuro Yokoyama, Hiroha Shibata, Ryohei Ito, Tomoaki Yatabe

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2026

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Kikkawa, K., Takeuchi, M., Sakaguchi, D., et al. (2026). Predictive value of ultrasound-measured tongue base thickness for upper airway obstruction during monitored anesthesia care: a single-center prospective observational study. Journal of Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00540-026-03792-y

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