Decannulation Failure following Tracheostomy for COVID-19: A Single Case Report

The incidence, aetiology and long term outcomes of laryngotracheal complications secondary to Tracheostomy insertion in patients ventilated for COVID-19 critical Illness are currently unknown. We report a single case from our institutional series who developed early subglottic stenosis subsequent traceomalacia preventing permanent tracheostomy removal despite three decannulation attempts. consider the known risk factors following endotracheal intubation tracheostomy, combination with potential impact pathological features. Clinical indicators presentation explored relation identification tracheomalacia patient Tracheostomy, mechanisms underlying these presenting features proposed.