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Uvular necrosis following endotracheal intubation
M A Krantz1, D L Solomon, J G Poulos
1Whitacre Department of Anesthesiology, Meridia Huron Hospital, East Cleveland, OH 44112.
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|March 1, 1994
Abstract:
Uvular necrosis as a potential source of infection is a poorly detected complication that should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis of postoperative sore throat. We report a unique case of uvular necrosis following endotracheal intubation. The patient complained of a severe sore throat and foreign body sensation 48 hours following surgery.
Insights
Uvular necrosis, a rare complication of endotracheal intubation, can cause severe sore throat and foreign body sensation post-surgery. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative throat pain.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Otolaryngology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Postoperative sore throat is a common complaint after endotracheal intubation.
- Uvular necrosis is an uncommon but serious complication that can arise from tracheal intubation.
- Early detection of uvular necrosis is crucial for appropriate management and preventing further complications.