| Literature DB >> 17062272 |
Joerg Lindenmann1, Christian Porubsky, Veronika Matzi, Alfred Maier, Freyja Maria Smolle-Juettner.
Abstract
In cases of permanent tracheostomy after laryngectomy, tracheo-bronchial stenting may cause serious respiratory problems due to the absence of airway humidification and the inability to cough forcefully. We report 2 patients with permanent tracheostomy who underwent stenting and developed recurrent episodes of asphyxia due to stent obstruction by dried mucus. The indication for stenting of the airways must be established with great care in patients with permanent tracheostomy.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID： 17062272 DOI： 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.03.027
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330