Use of Submental Intubation in the Full-Face Makeover (Orthognathic Surgery, Facial Prosthesis Combined With Rhinoplasty).
Valentino VelloneSilvia De TomasoTito M MarianettiVittorio SabelliValerio RamieriPublished in: The Journal of craniofacial surgery (2022)
Submental intubation is a valid method for the airway management in maxillofacial trauma and can be extended in case of Full-Face Makeover like orthognathic surgery combined with rhinoplasty. The absence of nasal traumatism during surgery leads to a more accurate rhinoplasty, with a greater satisfaction for the patient.