A multi‐institutional analysis of tracheotomy complications

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Authors

Stacey L. Halum

Jonathan Y. Ting · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Emily K. Plowman · University of South Florida

Peter C. Belafsky · University of California, Davis

Claude F. Harbarger · Augusta University Health

Gregory N. Postma · Augusta University

Michael J. Pitman · New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Abstract

Perioperative tracheotomy complications are rare; however, the rate of death for all causes is high (22%) in this population. Obesity and the use of endotracheal tubes over 7.5 in size are major risk factors for the development of airway stenosis. Although percutaneous tracheotomy resulted in a significantly higher rate of postoperative bleeding (6.6%) than the open method (1.9%) (P<.05), the use of outer flange tracheostomy tube sutures may reduce this complication.

Topics & Keywords

Tracheal and airway disorders Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Esophageal and GI Pathology

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Publication Details

Published in: The Laryngoscope

Volume 122, Issue 1, pp. 38-45

DOI: 10.1002/lary.22364

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