This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
Contraindication for nasotracheal intubation – 
Select and explain. 
A. Basal skull fractures, B. Neonate, C. Difficult intubation, D. Prolonged intubation
A: Basal skull fractures
Answer: A: Basal skull fractures 
Explanation: Nasal intubation is contraindicated in : Basal skull fracture, CSF rhinorrhea, coagulopathy, nasal polyp / abscess / foreign body and adenoid.