Abstract
The laryngeal mask airway has been used in women undergoing Cesarean section under general anesthesia. A supraglottic airway, in theory, can be used in women in whom tracheal intubation is judged to be unnecessary, but misjudgment may increase the incidence of airway complications. The use of a supraglottic airway is limited to women who have been fasted and are scheduled to undergo elective Cesarean section. In addition, in Japan, regional anesthesia is mainly selected for elective Cesarean section. Therefore, the role of a supraglottic airway is fairly limited in women undergoing Cesarean section.
