• Der Anaesthesist · Aug 2008

    Case Reports

    [Swollen and elongated uvula after general anaesthesia].

    • C Rempf, I Pechlivanis, M Zenz, M Michels, K Schmieder, and A Gottschalk.
    • Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum Langendreer, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland. rempf@anaesthesia.de
    • Anaesthesist. 2008 Aug 1; 57 (8): 775-8.

    AbstractLocalized pathological changes of the uvular are rare but potentially life-threatening complications after general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. A case of postoperative swollen and elongated uvula after general anaesthesia in a prone position is presented. A mechanical trauma seems to be the most likely etiology.

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