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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Airway management in head and neck cancer surgery is challenging.
  • Epithelialised tracheostomy is the usual approach.
  • The role of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in this context requires further evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of PDT for airway management in patients undergoing head and neck tumor surgery.
  • To compare the outcomes of PDT (Ciaglia and Fantoni methods) with traditional tracheostomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 58 patients who underwent PDT (Ciaglia or Fantoni) between December 2002 and October 2007.
  • Follow-up examinations were conducted to review PDT-related conditions.
  • Data analysis included complication rates and long-term outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Median decannulation time was 12 days.
  • 43% of patients experienced no complications.
  • Serious complications included pneumothorax (3.4%), bleeding (15.5%), and infection (1.7%).
  • The Fantoni method was discontinued due to tracheostomy metastases in 2 patients.
  • No tracheal stenosis or significant long-term complications were observed in follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) using the Ciaglia method, combined with bronchoscopy, is a safe and effective airway management strategy for head and neck cancer patients.
  • The Ciaglia method is associated with a low complication rate and no expected long-term adverse effects.
  • The Fantoni tracheotomy method is not recommended for this patient population.