Protrusion of the laryngeal ventricle in a pediatric patient following nasotracheal tube intubation.
Nasotracheal intubation has been well established as a method for maintaining an artificial airway in children. Approximately 0.5% to 1.0% of cases have complications that require surgical intervention to correct the laryngeal trauma. A complication described as protrusion of the laryngeal ventricle following nasotracheal intubation is reported. The clinical presentation and a rationale for the treatment plan are discussed.
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology