Fractured metallic tracheostomy tube in a child: a case report and review of the literature

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Piyawadee Lertchanaruengrit · Vibhavadi Hospital

Patravoot Vatanasapt · Khon Kaen University

Teeraporn Ratanaanekchai · Khon Kaen University

Sanguansak Thanaviratananich · Khon Kaen University

Abstract

A fractured tracheostomy tube is a rare complication. Appropriate cleaning and scheduled replacement of the tracheostomy tube may prevent this complication.

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Foreign Body Medical Cases Airway Management and Intubation Techniques Tracheal and airway disorders

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Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 234-234

DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-4-234

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Fractured metallic tracheostomy tube in a child: a case report and review of the literature

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