| Literature DB >> 18493727 |
C Rempf1, I Pechlivanis, M Zenz, M Michels, K Schmieder, A Gottschalk.
Abstract
Localized pathological changes of the uvular are rare but potentially life-threatening complications after general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. A case of postoperative swollen and elongated uvula after general anaesthesia in a prone position is presented. A mechanical trauma seems to be the most likely etiology.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18493727 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-008-1388-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaesthesist ISSN: 0003-2417 Impact factor: 1.041