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Infective complications of brief nasotracheal intubation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. A. Hariri  and
P. W. Duncan
M. A. Hariri
Affiliation:
Preston
P. W. Duncan*
Affiliation:
Preston
*
Dr. P. W. Duncan, FFARCS, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston PR2 4HT
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Abstract

Two cases are described where infective complications, namely nasal septal abscess and parapharyngeal abscess, occurred after short-term (less than one hour) nasotracheal intubation. These conditions are serious as they can be life-threatening and in one case led to permanent physical disfigurement.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 12 , December 1989 , pp. 1217 - 1218
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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