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