Management of patient with lefort 2 with symphisis fracture of mandible is challenging for anaesthesiologist. This case report describes the anaesthetic management of lefort 2 with symphisis fracture of mandible. Patient planned for open reduction and internal fixation under general anaesthesia and awake fibre optic nasal intubation.

Keywords: ventilation difficulty, intubation & extubation.

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