Complete obstruction of a naso-endotracheal tube. A case report.
A case of a complete obstruction of a naso-endotracheal tube is presented. The obstruction was caused by a fractured turbinate during the intubation.
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Department of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery, St. John's Hospital, Genk Belgium.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014420:Turbinates / Q000293:injuries*