A case of displaced mandibular reconstruction plate and the airway

Difficult airway is a common problem encountered in oro-maxillo-facial surgeries. We describe case where displaced mandibular reconstruction plate obstructing the access to oral cavity. The was further compromised by previous tracheostomy, and limited neck extension owing surgeries radiotherapy. inability of patient swallow increased risk pulmonary aspiration. first line management such should be fibro-optic laryngoscopy. However, one must have alternative plans for securing if there are expected difficulties with fiberoptic Such were made considering her clinical presentation. believe this highlights importance pre-planning strategies according presentation.
 Key words: airway; Oro-maxillary-facial surgeries; Fiberoptic intubation; Mandibular reconstruction
 Citation: Ratnayake A, Nanayakkara S, Herath M. A airway. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2022;27(1):139−141; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v27i1.2126
 Received: September 24, 2022; Reviewed: November 15, Accepted: 2022