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Orbital fistula tract - a case report of a rare cause of impossible facemask ventilation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Adequate facemask ventilation during induction of anaesthesia is a key aspect of patient safety. Difficulties can therefore be life-threatening for the patient. CASE PRESENTATION: The case presented here illustrates a rare cause of an orbital fistula that led to a serious problem during facemask ventilation and demonstrates why team communication is so important. CONCLUSIONS: Preparatory errors in patient assessment and anaesthetic preparation were identified as sources of error.

Source: BMC Anesthesiology

DOI: 10.1186/s12871-025-02989-0

Authors: Christian Volberg, Kuo-Min Kwee, David Sun, Hinnerk Wulf

Institution: Philipps University of Marburg

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,190