2023
DOI: 10.1186/s42077-023-00351-5
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Iatrogenic uvular injury after endotracheal intubation: recommendations for clinical practice

Abstract: Background Uvular injury is a rare complication of endotracheal intubation. It presents as a triad of sore throat, foreign body sensation in pharynx, and halitosis. Case presentation A 26-year-old male who underwent endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia developed sore throat and foreign body sensation after the procedure. The patient was diagnosed as a case of iatrogenic uvular necrosis (grade III uvular injury) leading to auto-amputation … Show more

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“…Uvular necrosis is an uncommon postoperative complication with an incidence rate of 0.03% [1]. It presents with various symptoms ranging from persistent throat discomfort to difficulty swallowing and upper airway obstruction [2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Uvular necrosis is an uncommon postoperative complication with an incidence rate of 0.03% [1]. It presents with various symptoms ranging from persistent throat discomfort to difficulty swallowing and upper airway obstruction [2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%