4 CONCLUSION
Thus, we report our experience gained from thyroglossal duct cystectomy
of a pediatric patient who was predicted to experience perioperative
airway maintenance and respiratory management difficulties due to a
thyroglossal duct cyst. Although a difficult airway was anticipated due
to the large tongue mass, there were no issues with airway maintenance.
Based on the surgical findings, extubation in the operating room was
feasible and appropriate sedation using Dexmedetomidine in the ICU
prevented the occurrence of airway obstruction associated with tongue
swelling.