[Swollen and elongated uvula after general anaesthesia].
Localized pathological changes of the uvular are rare but potentially life-threatening complications after general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. A case of postoperative swollen and elongated uvula after general anaesthesia in a prone position is presented. A mechanical trauma seems to be the most likely etiology.
Rempf
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Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum Langendreer, Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland. rempf@anaesthesia.de
Pechlivanis
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Zenz
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Michels
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Schmieder
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Gottschalk
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D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017586:Diskectomy; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D016684:Prone Position; D014609:Uvula / Q000293:injuries*