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Tracheostomy in pediatric patients.

H J Puhakka1, P Kero, P Valli

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University Central Hospital, Turku, Finland.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric tracheostomy is most common in children under two years old, primarily for subglottic stenosis or respiratory distress. Strict indications are crucial due to a 30% complication rate.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an airway.
  • Pediatric tracheostomy indications and outcomes require careful evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the indications, outcomes, and complications of pediatric tracheostomy.
  • To emphasize the importance of strict criteria for performing pediatric tracheostomies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 33 pediatric tracheostomies performed between 1978 and 1987.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, indications, duration of intubation and tracheostomy, and complications.

Main Results:

  • 33 children (13 male, 20 female) underwent tracheostomy, with a mean age of 726 days (76% < 2 years).
  • Common indications included subglottic stenosis (13) and respiratory distress syndrome with prolonged endotracheal ventilation (11).
  • Mean endotracheal intubation duration was 64 days, and tracheostomy treatment was 117 days, with a 30% complication rate and one tracheostomy-related death.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric tracheostomy is frequently performed in infants and young children.
  • Subglottic stenosis and prolonged ventilation are primary indications.
  • Strict adherence to indications is vital to minimize complications and mortality in pediatric tracheostomy cases.

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