J Korean Dent Soc Anesthesiol.  2013 Sep;13(3):133-137. 10.17245/jkdsa.2013.13.3.133.

Intubation Granuloma after Orthognathic Surgery: Report of 3 Cases

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  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Korea. hkoh@jnu.ac.kr

Abstract

Three patients who underwent orthognathic surgery under general anesthesia complained about difficulty in vocalization and hoarseness after surgery. Intubation granuloma was diagnosed by the department of otorhinolaryngology in our hospital and the masses were excised by laryngoscopy assisted surgery. Chief complaints and symptoms of patients were relieved after surgery. These cases report with review of articles is presented, and the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of intubation granuloma after orthognathic surgery are evaluated.

Keyword

General anesthesia; Intubation granuloma; Orthognathic surgery

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General
Diagnosis
Granuloma*
Hoarseness
Humans
Intubation*
Laryngoscopy
Orthognathic Surgery*
Otolaryngology
Prognosis
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