T-tube modification to decrease the risk of plugging.
Laryngotracheal stenosis is a recognized complication of local injuries, such as prolonged intubation. Surgical reconstruction with the use of a tracheal T-tube is widely recommended. We report a serious complication consisting of the sudden obstruction of the T-tube by viscous secretions. In order to prevent this undesirable consequence, a simple modification of the T-tube technique is proposed.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Soroka University Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009093:Mucus / Q000378:metabolism; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D015607:Stents; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*