• Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Jun 1986

    Case Reports

    Pharyngoplasty: a hazard for nasotracheal intubation.

    • C N Bell, D R Macintyre, J W Ross, R W Pigott, and R M Weller.
    • Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1986 Jun 1; 24 (3): 212-6.

    AbstractGeneral anaesthesia is desirable for a wide range of oral and maxillofacial operations and nasal intubation is essential for some procedures, particularly orthognathic surgery. The patient who has undergone pharyngoplasty presents with a reduced velopharyngeal orifice which may interfere with the insertion of the nasal tube. It is suggested that nasal pharyngoscopy or a similar investigation should be included as part of the preoperative assessment for these patients if nasotracheal intubation is anticipated.

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