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Eu Chin Ho1, Atul Kapila, William Colquhoun-Flannery
1Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN, UK. euchinho@yahoo.co.uk
Background:
Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is increasingly popular within intensive care units for patients who need prolonged ventilatory support. Significant complications are rare.
Case Presentation:
Our patient suffered tracheal ring fracture and early tracheomalacia following this procedure. These complications are demonstrated in our accompanying video.
Conclusion:
Contrary to common beliefs, tracheal rings are commonly fractured during the PDT procedure. The consequent granulation can lead to tracheal stenosis and tracheomalacia.
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