Miles Somers, Peter Tsakiris, Peter Isert, Samuel Kim
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Abstract
Transection of the nasoendotracheal tube during orthognathic surgery is a rare, but life-threatening complication. We present a case of complete nasoendotracheal tube transection during a LeFort 1 osteotomy and discuss appropriate preventative and management techniques.