BASKA Mask Versus Endo Tracheal Tube in Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery

The BASKA mask incorporates an inlet that fits into the upper esophagus, and the dorsal surface of the cuff is moulded to direct any oropharyngeal contents away from the glottis and towards the side channels to which suction can be attached to facilitate aspiration of this space (Fig.1c). These features may reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration of secretions or gastric contents that accumulate in the supraglottic area.

Compared with previous versions, these modifications have made BASKA mask airway a fairly safe and effective airway device in low-risk patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgeries

Inclusion criteria

Sex: Female patients scheduled for elective gynecological laparoscopic surgery.

• Age: 18-60 years.
• BMI< 30kg/m2.
• ASA physical status: I-II.
• Operation: gynecological laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia of an anticipated duration<1h.

Exclusion criteria

• Patient refusal.
• History of cardiac disease, psychological disorders, respiratory diseases including asthma, renal or hepatic failure.
• Patients who have high risk of regurgitation or aspiration based on history of gastro esophageal reflux, hiatus hernia, diabetes and gross obesity.
• Neck pathology.
• Patients who predicted difficult airway (based on a history of difficult airway, mouth opening was less than 2.5 cm, inter-incisor distance < 20 mm, cervical spine pathology, modified Mallampati class III/IV, or thyromental distance < 65 mm).
• Allergy to any of the anesthetic agents used.
• The possibility of being pregnant.
• Heavy smoker.
• Preoperative sore throat.