Villain M, Jammet P, Thomasset R, Th D, Bonnet M, Souyris F
Service de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Hôpital Lapeyronie, C.H.U Montpellier.
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1997 Jan;98(1):16-8.
General anesthesia was obtained using a laryngeal mask in 53 patients with nasal fractures. The advantages of this procedure are: no need for curarization, easy removal, and awakening in the operating room. No complications were observed although orotracheal intubation was necessary in 3 patients.