title: Submental intubation.
abstract: MacInnis and Baig modified Altemirs' original technique for sub-mental intubation. Instead of a lateral entry, they described a central entry just anterior to the sub-mental crease that does not carry the risk of damage to the lingual nerves, submandibular ducts and sublingual glands. We describe here our experience with this modified sub-mental intubation that also allows the operating surgeon to provide for a correct midline and optimal esthetics in case of panfacial trauma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, Dr. D Y Patil's Dental College and Hospital, Pune, India.
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jindal
authors.forename: Kamlesh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kothari
authors.forename: Amit Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: MacInnis and Baig; midline intubation; panfacial trauma; sub-mental intubation
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