title: Use of a metallic nasal tube protector during maxillary osteotomy.
abstract: A technique is described for use of a metallic nasal tube protector to guard against accidental cutting into the endotracheal tube, its pilot tube, or an esophageal stethoscope when performing maxillary osteotomy.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008670:Metals; D010027:Osteotomy; D011482:Protective Devices
chemical_list: D008670:Metals