An obstructed airway: cuff herniation during nasotracheal anaesthesia for a bimaxillary osteotomy.
A case of airway obstruction resulting from lumen occlusion by an inflated endotracheal tube cuff is reported. The possible causes and remedies for this unusual complication are discussed.
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Norman Rowe Maxillofacial Unit, Roehampton, London.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy