Submental method for orotracheal intubation in treating facial trauma.
OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate an alternative method for intubating patients with fractures of maxilla and nose, prior to surgery.


METHODS
Cases Report.


METHODS
We studied 10 patients with facial fractures that affected maxilla and nose.


METHODS
The patients were submitted to surgery under general anesthesia and submental oro-tracheal intubation.


RESULTS
This type of intubation allowed the surgical team to work on the whole face of the patient and left no visible scar.


CONCLUSIONS
This procedure is indicated for patients with fractures of maxilla and nose who need surgical intervention under general anesthesia.
Surgery Department, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de São Paulo, Brazil.
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Manganello-Souza
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Tenorio-Cabezas
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Piccinini Filho
D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D011300:Preoperative Care