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A difficult intubation—Fatal respiratory arrest secondary to an oral epulis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Roy W. R. Farrell ,
Deirdre M. Mckenna ,
Desmond Breen F.C. Anaes  and
Andrew J. Parker
Roy W. R. Farrell*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield.
Deirdre M. Mckenna
Affiliation:
Sheffield and Patholog, University of Sheffield.
Desmond Breen F.C. Anaes
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield.
Andrew J. Parker
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield.
*
Mr Roy W. R. Farrell, F.R.C.S.I., Department of ENT, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2JF.
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Abstract

We report an unusual case of cardio-respiratory arrest and eventual death secondary to a benign tumour of the oral cavity obstructing the oropharynx. We review the literature of similar occurrences causing difficulty with respiration and intubation, and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords

IntubationendotrachealEpulisgiant cellRespiratory failure
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 5 , May 1992 , pp. 444 - 445
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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