title: [Introduction of Percutaneous Dilational Tracheotomy in Otolaryngology Residency Training].
abstract: In 2009, we introduced percutaneous dilational tracheotomy (PDT) in otolaryngology residency training. PDT was performed in 21 cases and five residents had an opportunity to learn PDT. No major complications occurred. Decannulation was achieved in 17 of the 18 cases, excluding 3 mortalities. All residents felt that their knowledge of PDT had advanced. Introduction of PDT has great significance in otolaryngology residency training.
authors.forename: Yasushi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Furuta
authors.forename: Nayuta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tsushima
authors.forename: Akira
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nakazono
authors.forename: Atsushi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fukuda
authors.forename: Shogo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kimura
authors.forename: Hiroki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tsubuku
authors.forename: Michiya
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Matsumura
mesh_terms: D004106:Dilatation; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*