Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2017

Conversion of an Oral to Nasal Intubation in Carcinoma buccal mucosa A case report

Dr. Sricharan, Dr. Srilata, Prof. R. Gopinath

Abstract :

 A 60 year old male patient diagnosed with carcinoma floor of the mouth was posted for excision with radical neck dissection and free fibula transfer. This was a follow up case of post radiotherapy and post chemotherapy for the same. Airway examination revealed receded mandible and mouth opening of around 3 cms. Nasal intubation was indicated for the surgery.

After induction mask ventilation was confirmed and muscle relaxant given.Upon laryngoscopy it was found to be anterior larynx and intubation attempts with bougie and Airtraq failed.

We intubated orally using iLMA and converted to oral intubation

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Dr.Sricharan, Dr.Srilata, Prof.R.Gopinath, Conversion of an Oral to Nasal Intubation in Carcinoma buccal mucosa A case report, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-6 | Issue-11 | November-2017

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