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Case Report of Post-Operative Uvular Necrosis Following Emergent Intubation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Uvular necrosis is an uncommon but startling complication of manipulation of the posterior oropharynx, either via instrumentation or direct suctioning. Here, we present a patient who developed uvular necrosis after an urgent intubation. Although the uvular necrosis self-resolved via the auto-amputation of the uvula, the change to the uvula was emotionally distressing to the patient. As symptoms typically develop one to two days after the initial injury to the uvula, this diagnosis may be seen in the emergency department, rather than in the inpatient hospital setting. Topics: ENT, uvular disorders, complications of intubation, uvular disease.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.21980/j8065j

Author: Patti, L.; Trivedi, J.; Rometti, M

Institution: Rutgers Health

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: green

OpenAlex ID: W4413039761