Anesthetic Considerations for Gender-Affirming Airway and Facial Procedures.
Amendola S, Stemmler N, Cosgrove M, Ruggiero F. Anesthetic Considerations for Gender-Affirming Airway and Facial Procedures. AANA Journal 2024, 92: 303-311. PMID: 39056500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnesthesiaFemaleHumansMaleNurse AnesthetistsSex Reassignment SurgeryTransgender PersonsConceptsTransgender patientsFacial proceduresVocal cord damageAssociated with administrationAdvanced airway techniquesGender-affirming proceduresNovel surgical procedureGender-affirming surgeryHormone therapyAdministration of hormonesThromboembolic eventsAirway surgeryGender goalsMedical therapyExperience incongruenceLaboratory valuesCord damageGender identitySurgical proceduresAirway techniquesAnesthetic considerationsTracheal stenosisCardiovascular effectsIncreased riskPerioperative challenges