[Problems posed by difficult intubations].
The difficulties of tracheal intubation are mainly encountered in facial surgery and E.N.T.  surgery, but they may nevertheless, occur in any form of surgery. The indications for nasal intubation, without visible glottis, the problems raised and the means of solving them, whilst respecting safety precautions, are briefly recalled.
[Problems posed by difficult intubations]. The difficulties of tracheal intubation are mainly encountered in facial surgery and E.N.T.  surgery, but they may nevertheless, occur in any form of surgery. The indications for nasal intubation, without visible glottis, the problems raised and the means of solving them, whilst respecting safety precautions, are briefly recalled.