2014
DOI: 10.4103/0259-1162.128927
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Scar contracture of anterior tonsillar pillar leading to difficult intubation

Abstract: Unanticipated difficult intubations on the operation table have often tested all the anesthetists’ intubation skill. The understanding of the causative factor and accordingly using the correct instrument from the difficult intubation kit requires experience and thorough knowledge on the part of the anesthetist. We describe a case of difficult intubation due to scar contracture of anterior tonsillar pillar formed after a previous surgery.

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