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Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2019 Volume.19 No. 6 p.389 ~ p.392
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Inferior turbinate outfracture for successful nasotracheal intubation in a patient undergoing maxillofacial surgery: case report
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Kwon Min-A
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Abstract
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An enlarged inferior turbinate is a predisposing factor for difficult nasotracheal intubation. We describe a case of successful nasotracheal intubation by induced outfracture of the inferior turbinate during maxillofacial surgery, and discuss the importance of adequate airway evaluation and anesthetic management for successful nasal intubation.
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KEYWORD
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Intubation, Nasal Obstruction, Turbinates
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