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Percutaneous tracheostomy in a head and neck unit.

E W Fisher1, D J Howard

  • 1Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
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A new commercial kit simplifies tracheostomy using the Seldinger technique. While effective in most cases, anatomical variations may limit its use in head and neck surgery patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Tracheostomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • The Seldinger technique is a widely used method for device insertion.
  • A novel commercial kit aims to streamline tracheostomy procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new commercial tracheostomy kit.
  • To assess the applicability of the Seldinger technique-based kit in head and neck oncology patients.

Main Methods:

  • A commercial tracheostomy kit utilizing a guidewire and dilator (Seldinger technique) was employed.
  • The kit was tested in nine patients within a head and neck oncology unit.

Main Results:

  • The kit was successfully used in seven out of nine cases.
  • No serious or fatal complications were recorded.
  • Two instances of failure were noted, potentially due to non-ideal neck anatomy.

Conclusions:

  • The commercial tracheostomy kit offers a potentially simpler method for the procedure.
  • Careful patient selection is crucial for successful application, particularly in head and neck surgery.
  • Further evaluation is needed for challenging anatomies.

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