Cheng K S, Li H Y
Department of Anesthesia, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Acta Anaesthesiol Sin. 1999 Mar;37(1):49-52.
Though trauma related to direct laryngoscopy may occur anywhere from the lips to the glottis, damage to the epiglottis during intubation is a rare complication. Although large hematoma formation in the epiglottis after intubation is uncommon, its nature is potentially lethal. We report a case of epiglottic hematoma secondary to endotracheal intubation.
