Subject(s)
Giant Cell Arteritis/complications , Tongue Diseases/etiology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use , Giant Cell Arteritis/diagnosis , Giant Cell Arteritis/drug therapy , Humans , Male , Necrosis , Prednisone/therapeutic use , Tongue Diseases/pathology , Tongue Diseases/surgeryABSTRACT
PURPOSE: A simple technique of retromolar intubation does not interfere with dental occlusion and offers clear advantages in craniofacial, orthognathic, oncologic, and trauma surgery procedures. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty-nine subjects underwent different surgical procedures using this intubation technique. The possible surgical and anesthetic complications were analyzed. RESULTS: After the analysis of the studied variables and modes, we noticed that there was not a significant increase in complications or surgical time compared with other classic intubation methods. A retromolar bone graft could be obtained if necessary. CONCLUSION: This technique does not impede operating on the nasal pyramid and allows intraoperative assessment of the new surgical profile, while permitting establishment of normal occlusion.
