This paper describes a method of tracheostomy using a percutaneous dilatational technique. The authors report their experience of 50 elective cases and discuss the technique as an alternative to formal surgical tracheostomy. They suggest that the lower complication rate associated with the percutaneous dilatational method makes feasible its extended use in elective head and neck surgery.
机构:
Maricopa Cty Gen Hosp, Arizona Burn Ctr, Div Burn Surg, Dept Surg, Phoenix, AZ USAMaricopa Cty Gen Hosp, Arizona Burn Ctr, Div Burn Surg, Dept Surg, Phoenix, AZ USA
Caruso, Daniel M.
JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & RESEARCH,
2009,
30
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: 194
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195
机构:
Seoul Natl Univ, Seoul Natl Univ Bundang Hosp, Coll Med, Dept Internal Med,Div Pulm & Critical Care Med, 166 Gumi Ro, Seoul 463707, South Korea
Seoul Natl Univ, Seoul Natl Univ Bundang Hosp, Coll Med, Lung Inst, Seoul, South KoreaSeoul Natl Univ, Seoul Natl Univ Bundang Hosp, Coll Med, Dept Internal Med,Div Pulm & Critical Care Med, 166 Gumi Ro, Seoul 463707, South Korea