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T‐tube modification to decrease the risk of plugging
Author(s) -
Gatot Albert,
Tovi Ferit,
Fliss Dan M.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
head and neck
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1097-0347
pISSN - 1043-3074
DOI - 10.1002/hed.2880130518
Subject(s) - tube (container) , complication , intubation , medicine , tracheostomy tube , surgery , stenosis , materials science , radiology , composite material
Laryngotracheal stenosis is a recognized complication of local injuries, such as prolonged intubation. Surgical reconstruction with the use of a tracheal T‐tube is widely recommended. We report a serious complication consisting of the sudden obstruction of the T‐tube by viscous secretions. In order to prevent this undesirable consequence, a simple modification of the T‐tube technique is proposed.
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