title: Obstruction of naso-endotracheal tube by inferior turbinate.
abstract: An unusual complication of naso-endotracheal tube obstruction by the inferior turbinate is reported. The delay of onset of signs and symptoms of endotracheal tube obstruction, and the lack of hemorrhage, made a difficult diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Bandy
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Theberge
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D014420:Turbinates / Q000293:injuries*