Retropharyngeal dissection: a rare complication of nasotracheal intubation revisited--a case report.

Nasotracheal intubation is commonly performed by anesthesia practitioners. Knowledge of nasopharyngeal anatomy is essential to decrease the incidence of complications. One such complication is traumatic retropharyngeal dissection. Although it is rare, serious sequelae may result. A case of a retropharyngeal dissection without untoward sequelae is described. Recommendations and guidelines are presented to assist the practitioner in the event this complication is encountered.