Customized Tracheostomy Cannula as a Therapeutic Adjunct in Tracheal Stenosis. (2nd April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Doh Young; Seok, Jungirl; Cha, Wonjae; Lee, Won Yong; Hah, J. Hun.; Kwon, Tack-Kyun; Kim, Kwang Hyun; Sung, Myung-Whun
• Other Names: De Diego J. I. Academic Editor.; Tae K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-02
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/921365
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Tracheotomy is often successfully used to manage tracheal stenosis, as a temporizing measure prior to definitive treatment or a long-term remedy. In some patients, where a sizeable portion trachea is stenotic, the fixed arm of an ordinary tracheotomy tube may not be of sufficient length to satisfactorily maintain the distal tracheal lumen, and commercially available adjustable tubes may not be at hand in certain clinical settings. Herein, we describe a simple method of constructing a temporary tracheotomy tube with an adjustable distal arm, allowing custom fit at the patient bedside.