A New Technique for T-Tube Insertion in Tracheal Stenosis Located Above the Tracheal Stoma

Tracheal stenosis is one of the main complications of long-term intubation. The Montgomery T-tube is a safe way to treat patients with tracheal stenosis who are unable to undergo surgical procedures. We describe a simple and practical technique for the insertion of the T-tube in tracheal stenosis lo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Annals of thoracic surgery 2005-12, Vol.80 (6), p.2387-2389
Hauptverfasser:	Bibas, Benoit J., Bibas, Roberto A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Humans Intubation, Intratracheal - instrumentation Intubation, Intratracheal - methods Male Medical sciences Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the respiratory system Tracheal Stenosis - etiology Tracheal Stenosis - therapy Tracheostomy - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	Tracheal stenosis is one of the main complications of long-term intubation. The Montgomery T-tube is a safe way to treat patients with tracheal stenosis who are unable to undergo surgical procedures. We describe a simple and practical technique for the insertion of the T-tube in tracheal stenosis located above the tracheostomy, while maintaining ventilation throughout the whole procedure.
ISSN:	0003-4975 1552-6259
DOI:	10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.069