**Laryngeal compromise**

This is due to oedema and malfunctions of the glottis and can lead to airway obstruction. It is usually happened after Ludwig's angina or dental abscesses drainage. It can start with postoperative sore throat and then progress to hoarseness of voice, weak cough, deep throat pain, and odynophagia, finally end with stridor, this situation usually will be associated with a difficult intubation. Close monitoring and early intervention are the key to early prediction and successful management of these patients [12].
