A rare complication of nasotracheal intubation: accidental middle turbinectomy

In this paper, we are presenting a rare case of accidental middle turbinectomy, a complication of nasotracheal intubation. We have reviewed the literature and addressed important parameters on nasotracheal intubation to avoid damage to the turbinates and its possible serious complications.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2009-03, Vol.20 (2), p.566-568
Hauptverfasser:	Cavusoglu, Tarik, Yazici, Ilker, Demirtas, Yener, Gunaydin, Berrin, Yavuzer, Reha
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents Bone Plates Bone Screws Dentistry Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods Humans Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects Intubation, Intratracheal - instrumentation Intubation, Intratracheal - methods Mandibular Fractures - surgery Middle Aged Skull Fractures - etiology Turbinates - injuries
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Zusammenfassung:	In this paper, we are presenting a rare case of accidental middle turbinectomy, a complication of nasotracheal intubation. We have reviewed the literature and addressed important parameters on nasotracheal intubation to avoid damage to the turbinates and its possible serious complications.
ISSN:	1049-2275 1536-3732
DOI:	10.1097/SCS.0b013e31819ba378