title: Pediatric tracheotomy. Controversies in management.
abstract: The technique which should be used for pediatric tracheotomy is controversial. The literature is reviewed regarding animal and human data, and our experience at Henry Ford Hospital with the flap technique is reported. Flap tracheotomy is believed to be a safe technique in children.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D012306:Risk; D013997:Time Factors; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods