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Case Reports
. 2021 Sep 24;9(9):e04864.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4864. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Soft palate perforation from Glidescope® intubation: A case report

Matthew W Oh  1 , Alla Yarmosh  1 , David Francis  1 , Tiffany S Moon  1
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Case Reports

Soft palate perforation from Glidescope® intubation: A case report

Matthew W Oh et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

We highlight a potential major complication from GlideScope intubation-perforation of the soft palate. With increasing use of video laryngoscopy, precautions must be taken to ensure that its continued use does not increase airway complications.

Keywords: Glidescope; endotracheal intubation; palatal perforation; video laryngoscopy.

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Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
This figure demonstrates right soft palate perforation from Glidescope® intubation that required surgical intervention by an otolaryngologist. ETT, Endotracheal Tube
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