Anaesthetic hazards of the 'passion gap'. A case report.
Dental abnormalities cause problems for both dentist and anaesthetist. The anaesthetic hazards associated with the 'passion gap'--a term used in the western Cape Province for removal of the top four incisor teeth, a practice widespread among members of the Cape Coloured community--are discussed. Recommendations are made to assist the anaesthetist when dealing with such a patient.
Allen
R W
RW
Department of Anaesthetics, University of Cape Town.
Gasson
J V
JV
Vivian
J C
JC
D000328:Adult; D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal / Q000379:methods*; D003817:Dentition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy