Traumatic Palatal Perforation after Orotracheal Intubation: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
In this report, we describe an unusual case of a traumatic palatal perforation caused by orotracheal intubation. The paucity of reports of palatal perforation resulting from intubation in the literature suggests that it is a rare occurrence. However, recognizing this potential complication and manag...
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Published in | The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal Vol. 50; no. 5; pp. 614 - 617 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01.09.2013
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC |
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Summary: | In this report, we describe an unusual case of a traumatic palatal perforation caused by orotracheal intubation. The paucity of reports of palatal perforation resulting from intubation in the literature suggests that it is a rare occurrence. However, recognizing this potential complication and managing the airway appropriately may reduce patient morbidity. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Case Study-3 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 ObjectType-Feature-5 ObjectType-Report-2 ObjectType-Article-4 |
ISSN: | 1055-6656 1545-1569 |
DOI: | 10.1597/11-206 |