Inferior turbinate outfracture for successful nasotracheal intubation in a patient undergoing maxillofacial surgery: case report

An enlarged inferior turbinate is a predisposing factor for difficult nasotracheal intubation. We describe a case of successful nasotracheal intubation by induced outfracture of the inferior turbinate during maxillofacial surgery, and discuss the importance of adequate airway evaluation and anesthet...

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Published in:Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine: JDAPM 2019, 19(6), , pp.389-392
Main Author: Kwon, Min A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:An enlarged inferior turbinate is a predisposing factor for difficult nasotracheal intubation. We describe a case of successful nasotracheal intubation by induced outfracture of the inferior turbinate during maxillofacial surgery, and discuss the importance of adequate airway evaluation and anesthetic management for successful nasal intubation.
ISSN:2383-9309
2383-9317
DOI:10.17245/jdapm.2019.19.6.389