Submental intubation versus tracheostomy in maxillofacial fractures
ConclusionSubmental endotracheal intubation appeared to be a simple, safe, and significantly faster reliable alternative to tracheostomy during surgical reconstruction of selected cases of maxillofacial fractures without indication for prolonged postoperative ventilation support with significantly lower morbidity.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
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