Tracheal ring fracture and early tracheomalacia following percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
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Tracheal ring fracture and early tracheomalacia following percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
BACKGROUND Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is increasingly popular within intensive care units for patients who need prolonged ventilatory support. Significant complications are rare. CASE PRESENTATION Our patient suffered tracheal ring fracture and early tracheomalacia following this procedure. These complications are demonstrated in our accompanying video. CONCLUSION Contrary...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1472-6815
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6815-5-6