Turbinate destruction--a rare complication of nasotracheal intubation.
Nasotracheal intubation is a procedure used in the emergency department for airway management. Although the procedure has its attendant complications, we report the rare occurrence of an inferior turbinectomy. Other complications of the procedure are discussed.
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D014420:Turbinates / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*