Submental intubation for maxillomandibular advancement improves short-term nasal breathing outcomes

ConclusionSubmental intubation for patients undergoing MMA for OSA appears to be a well-tolerated, expeditious alternative to nasal intubation with excellent nasal breathing results. Larger, prospective investigations to confirm these findings should be considered.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - February 22, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research