[Difficult intubation in maxillofacial surgery. Tracheotomy or fibroscopy?]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1989;90(6):367-70.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Prior to general anesthesia, some maxillofacial conditions may require tracheostomy or, in recent years, fiberoptic endotracheal intubation. This technic is efficient but delicate and therefore needs a skilled qualified operator. However, fiberoptic endoscope may avoid the inconvenience of tracheostomy. This article presents our method of fiberoptic endotracheal intubation with the specific indications and results.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Ankylosis / surgery*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fiber Optic Technology
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / methods*
  • Maxillofacial Injuries / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / surgery*
  • Tracheotomy