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Transverse Flap Tracheostomy: A Technique for Temporary Tracheostomy of Intermediate Duration
Author(s) -
Macintire Douglass K.,
Henderson Ralph A.,
Wilson Eric R.,
Huber Michael L.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of veterinary emergency and critical care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.886
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1476-4431
pISSN - 1479-3261
DOI - 10.1111/j.1476-4431.1995.tb00024.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tracheostomy tube , stoma (medicine) , tube (container) , surgery , mechanical ventilation , lumen (anatomy) , anesthesia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Summary A technique is described which is particularly useful in obese or heavily muscled animals when a single lumen tracheostomy tube is used, or when mechanical ventilation through a cuffed tracheostomy tube is required. The technique assures easy access to a large tracheal stoma which facilitates cleaning and tube replacement.