Submental intubation is a reliable and minimally invasive alternative to tracheotomy in patients undergoing complex maxillofacial surgeries and who don't require prolonged ventilatory support. It …

Oct 8, 2022 · A curved hemostat is passed from the submental incision through the subcutaneous layer, platysma, mylohyoid muscle, submucosal layer, and mucosa. It enters the oral cavity at the junction …

In 1986, Sir Hernandez Altemir first described submental intubation as a useful alternative to tracheostomy. The primary indication for submental intubation includes pan-facial injuries, …

In 1986, Altemir published the first article on submental intubation as an alternative to tracheostomy for managing difficult airways. This review provides an overview of submental/submandibular intubation, …

Jun 1, 2025 · Submental intubation is a reliably safe and less invasive option for intubation/surgical airway. This case report highlights a modification to submental intubation aimed at reducing …

1 day ago · Background Submental intubation is a useful alternative to tracheostomy in maxillofacial trauma when oral and nasal intubation compromise the surgical field. However, many existing …

Although the submental route for airway access was initially described 30 years ago, the technique still has application for a certain component of the spectrum of craniofacial trauma. This report describes …