Author/Authors :
Jindal, Sonia Department of Oral Surgery - Dr. D Y Patil’s Dental College and Hospital - Pune, India , Kothari, Kamlesh Apollo Gleneagles Hospital - Kolkata, India , Kumar Singh, Amit Apollo Gleneagles Hospital - Kolkata, India
Abstract :
MacInnis and Baig modified Altemirs’ original technique for sub‑mental intubation. Instead of a lateral
entry, they described a central entry just anterior to the sub‑mental crease that does not carry the
risk of damage to the lingual nerves, submandibular ducts and sublingual glands. We describe here
our experience with this modified sub‑mental intubation that also allows the operating surgeon
to provide for a correct midline and optimal esthetics in case of panfacial trauma.
Keywords :
MacInnis and Baig , midline intubation , panfacial trauma , sub‑mental intubation
