Accidental retropharyngeal dissection extending close to the right common carotid artery during nasotracheal intubation: a case report

Accidental retropharyngeal dissection extending close to the right common carotid artery during nasotracheal intubation: a case report

Abstract Background Retropharyngeal dissection is a possible complication during nasotracheal intubation. We report a case of a retropharyngeal dissection extending close to the right common carotid artery occurring while inserting a nasotracheal tube. Case presentation An 81-year-old woman, schedul...

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Main Authors: Aki Okamoto, Yoshitaka Kawaraguchi, Masahide Fujita, Yasunobu Goto, Mitsuru Shimokawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-02-01
Series:JA Clinical Reports
Subjects:
Nasotracheal intubation
Complication
Retropharyngeal dissection
Common carotid artery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-023-00603-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40981-023-00603-1

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