Submental Intubation in Panfacial Trauma Patient: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
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: 604-607, 2008.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-784849
ABSTRACT
technique of submental intubation in patient with multiple facial fracture and skull base fracture was originally described by Altemir. Not only is intermaxillary fixation feasible when using this surgical technique but a good field of vision is acquirable, and postoperative complications due to tracheostomy can be prevented. After Altemir presented submental intubation, many modified techniques were reported, applicable not only to trauma patients but also to elective surgeries such as orthognathic surgery including Lefort II or III osteotomy. This technique is easy to use, rapid and free of complications compared to alternative intubation method especially tracheostomy for multiple facial trauma patients.
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Main subject:
Osteotomy
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Postoperative Complications
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Vision, Ocular
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Tracheostomy
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Skull Base
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Orthognathic Surgery
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Intubation
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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