A rare complication of nasotracheal intubation: accidental middle turbinectomy

J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Mar;20(2):566-8. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31819ba378.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents*
  • Bone Plates
  • Bone Screws
  • 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*