Inhalation of a Montgomery Safe T-tube plug.
The first case of an inhaled Montgomery Safe T-tube plug is reported. Both the surgeon and the patient should be aware of this possible complication and regular inspection of the plug is recommended. More than one plug should be provided with each T-tube.
Shinkwin
C A
CA
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre.
Murty
G E
GE
Gibbin
K P
KP
Bradley
P J
PJ
D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014132:Trachea; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*