A member asked:

Will i need to be intubated for oral surgery for an introral pleomorphic adenoma on hard palate? being done at hospital. why not just deep sedation?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tumor removal: Usually there will be bleeding and under sedation this may cause gagging and possible aspiration - also you will not be able to be deep enough for the surgery. The best is intubated where the airway is secure and you will not move.

Answered 3/9/2019

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