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[Tracheotomy].

Marianne Kromann Nielsen1, Erik Gustav Hägerström, Waldemar Trolle

  • 1mariannekromann@dadlnet.dk.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 12, 2017
PubMed
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Tracheotomy procedures in Denmark have tripled, with percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy now more common. Surgical tracheotomy remains crucial for patients with specific medical or anatomical challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Tracheotomy rates in Denmark have significantly increased over the last 15 years.
  • Percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy (PDT) has seen a substantial rise in utilization due to its accessibility.
  • PDT accounted for 66% of procedures in 2015, up from 9% in 2000.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in tracheotomy procedures in Denmark.
  • To compare the increasing use of percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy versus surgical tracheotomy.
  • To highlight the indications for choosing surgical tracheotomy over PDT.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of tracheotomy procedure data in Denmark over a 15-year period.
  • Comparison of the proportion of percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy and surgical tracheotomy over time.

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  • Review of patient-specific factors influencing the choice of tracheotomy method.

    • Main Results:

    • Tracheotomy procedures in Denmark have approximately tripled in the past 15 years.
    • The proportion of percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy increased from 9% in 2000 to 66% in 2015.
    • Surgical tracheotomy is indicated for patients with unfavorable anatomy, coagulopathy, previous neck irradiation, or prior tracheostomy.

    Conclusions:

    • The increasing trend in tracheotomies is largely driven by the adoption of percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy.
    • Percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy is suitable for patients with favorable conditions due to its accessibility.
    • Surgical tracheotomy remains a vital and safer alternative for complex patient cases requiring careful consideration of anatomical and medical factors.