Risk Factors for Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation and Delayed Extubation Following Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery bears the risk of severe postoperative airway complications. There are no clear recommendations for immediate postoperative follow-up and monitoring. Objective: to identify potential risk factors for prolonged mechanical ventilation and delayed extubation...

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Main Authors: Christian I. Schwer, Teresa Roth, Mathieu Gass, René Rothweiler, Torsten Loop, Marc C. Metzger, Johannes Kalbhenn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/13/3829