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Review
. 2009 Mar;20(2):566-8.
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e31819ba378.

A rare complication of nasotracheal intubation: accidental middle turbinectomy

Tarik Cavusoglu  1 , Ilker Yazici, Yener Demirtas, Berrin Gunaydin, Reha Yavuzer
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Review

A rare complication of nasotracheal intubation: accidental middle turbinectomy

Tarik Cavusoglu et al. J Craniofac Surg. 2009 Mar.

Abstract

In this paper, we are presenting a rare case of accidental middle turbinectomy, a complication of nasotracheal intubation. We have reviewed the literature and addressed important parameters on nasotracheal intubation to avoid damage to the turbinates and its possible serious complications.

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