Intubation-Related Uvular Necrosis
Abstract
Uvular ischemia and necrosis are rare causes of sore throat in the post-extubation period. The tissue injury usually results from mechanical compression by the endotracheal tube. We present a case of a 39-year-old man who underwent endotracheal intubation for an elective knee surgery. Following extubation, he reported a persistent sore throat, and was diagnosed with uvular necrosis based on characteristic exam findings. He was successfully treated with conservative measures.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pneumothorax
Barotrauma
Emphysema
Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
Trauma Management and Diagnosis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Brown Hospital Medicine
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 153863–153863
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN