A Novel Approach to Repair of Tracheal Occlusion Secondary to Percutaneous Tracheostomy Creation.
Cureus
; 15(1): e33868, 2023 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36819365
ABSTRACT
The number of endotracheal intubations increased in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic with an associated rise in laryngotracheal injury. Our patient had a complete laryngeal occlusion just proximal to the first tracheal ring. The Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd-YAG) laser is often used to resolve sub-laryngeal occlusions, and without access to the Nd-YAG laser, we had to find an alternative solution. Few centers have the access to an Nd-YAG laser, the optimal choice for sub-laryngeal occlusion and our novel approach allowed us to reestablish tracheal continuity and the patient's ability to speak.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Cureus
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos