Gelana Garoma

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Publications

  • Research   
    Methods of Airway Securing on Patients Treated for Temporo Mandibular Joint Ankylosis
    Author(s): Gelana Garoma30243*, Demerew Dejene30244 and Ajay Prakash30245

    Background: Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a complex structure composed of several components including glenoid fossa of the temporal bone, the condylar head of the mandible, articular disk, as well as several ligaments and associated muscles. Its ankylosis causes distressing conditions including, both functional and aesthetic problems. An anesthetic management is challenging and surgery of TMJ ankylosis falls into the category of difficult airway as direct vocal cord visualization is difficult due to an inability to open the mouth. Fiberoptic intubation is considered as a safest approach and gold standard in TMJ ankylosis surgery as means of airway securing. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess method of airway securing in patients treated for Temporomandibular Joint ankylosis at Addis Ababa University Oral and Maxillofacial su.. Read More»

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