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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology and Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

  • Submental intubation is a less invasive airway management technique compared to tracheostomy.
  • Initially described for maxillofacial trauma patients with contraindications for other intubation methods.
  • Its application has expanded beyond trauma to orthognathic and skull base surgeries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of submental intubation.
  • To highlight the expanded indications for submental intubation in maxillofacial procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of submental intubation technique in maxillofacial surgery.
  • Analysis of its application in trauma, orthognathic, and skull base procedures.

Main Results:

  • Submental intubation is a safe and effective airway management option.
  • The technique facilitates perioperative dental relationship management.
  • Successful application in a broader range of maxillofacial surgeries.

Conclusions:

  • Submental intubation is a valuable technique for specific maxillofacial surgical scenarios.
  • Effective implementation requires collaboration between anesthesiologists and maxillofacial surgeons.
  • The indications for submental intubation continue to evolve.