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 inThe Cleft palate-craniofacial journal Vol. 50; no. 5; pp. 614 - 617
Main Authors Bartlett, Erica, Mahabir, Raman C., Verheyden, Charles N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.09.2013
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Congenital diseases
Dentistry
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal
Maxillofacial surgery
Morbidity
Palate
Trauma
Canada
traumatic
cleft palate
intubation
palate perforation
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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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ISSN:1055-6656
1545-1569
DOI:10.1597/11-206