Fracture synthetic tracheostomy tube: an ENT emergency.
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چکیده
A synthetic tracheostomy tube [non-metallic type] fracturing within three days of insertion is very rare but it could lead to serious complications such as acute asphyxia or sudden death. We report three such cases at our centre. Recommendations are made to closely observe patients on tracheostomy tube in the first seven days post-insertion of the tube.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 63 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008