| Literature DB >> 16337393 |
Ching-Yang Wu1, Yun-Hen Liu, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Po-Jen Ko.
Abstract
Tracheal stenosis of ventilator-dependent patient is generally managed via dilation and long trachesostomy tube. This study reports four ventilator patients with tracheal stenosis managed with Montgomery T tube via rigid bronchoscopy. The respiratory symptoms improved in all patients. Three of the patients were weaned from ventilator shortly following treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16337393 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.10.024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191