I'm interested in getting breast augmentation for myself done, but I know these surgeries are commonly performed using endotracheal intubation. I'm an osteoporosis patient taking oral bisphosphonate and I'm worried about any soft tissue trauma in the mouth triggering osteonecrosis of the jaw. I know that insertion/removal of endotracheal intubation (and blade of the laryngoscope) can cause unintentional injury to soft tissue. Can patients request nasal intubation instead?
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