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Case Report of Post-Operative Uvular Necrosis Following Intubation.

Laryssa Patti¹, Jal Trivedi², Mary Rometti³

¹Rutgers Health Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ.

Journal of Education & Teaching in Emergency Medicine

|August 6, 2025

Summary

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Uvular necrosis, a rare complication of oropharyngeal manipulation, can occur after intubation. This case highlights its self-resolution and emotional impact, suggesting emergency department recognition.

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The Rigid Tube as an Alternative in Controlling the Problematic Airway

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Medical Complications

Background:

Uvular necrosis is an uncommon complication following posterior oropharyngeal manipulation.
Instrumentation and direct suctioning are known causes of uvular injury.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of uvular necrosis following urgent intubation.
To discuss the clinical presentation, self-resolution, and patient distress associated with this complication.

Main Methods:

Case report of a patient who developed uvular necrosis post-intubation.
Review of the clinical course and patient experience.

Main Results:

The patient developed uvular necrosis after an urgent intubation procedure.
The condition self-resolved through auto-amputation of the uvula.
The patient experienced significant emotional distress due to the physical changes.

Conclusions:

Uvular necrosis is a potential complication of intubation that may require recognition in the emergency department.
Early diagnosis is important as symptoms manifest 1-2 days post-injury.
While often self-resolving, the psychological impact on the patient should be considered.