title: Decannulation by external exploration of the tracheostome in children.
abstract: Following long-term tracheostomies in children, the formation of peristomal fibrous tissue provides a diagnostic problem. Three cases with this problem are described, together with the technique of operative treatment. It is suggested that an external exploration of the tracheostome is a safe and easy method of treatment.
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002404:Catheterization; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006097:Granulation Tissue; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000009:adverse effects