Retrograde Intubation in a Patient Status Post Subtotal Maxillectomy with Restricted Mouth Opening

Authors

  •   Chandra Mouli Tatikonda Department of Anaesthesiology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   C. A. Tejesh Department of Anaesthesiology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   S. Archana Department of Anaesthesiology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Keywords:

Difficult airway, restricted mouth opening, retrograde intubation

Abstract

Retrograde intubation is one of the techniques, which is useful for difficult airway management. Selecting the method of airway intervention in a difficult airway scenario depends on clinical judgment and experience of the attending anesthesiologist. Retrograde intubation stands as one of the better alternatives in the settings where fiberoptic bronchoscope is not available. We successfully managed a case of status post (s/p) subtotal maxillectomy and reconstruction left tensor fascia flap and s/p tracheostomy decannulated with raw wound over neck posted for right deltopectoral flap cover by awake retrograde intubation.

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Published

2017-04-01

How to Cite

Tatikonda, C. M., Tejesh, C. A., & Archana, S. (2017). Retrograde Intubation in a Patient Status Post Subtotal Maxillectomy with Restricted Mouth Opening. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 3(2), 31–33. Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/138923

Issue

Volume 3, Issue 2, April-June 2017

Section

Case Reports

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