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[Relevant factors and management skills of difficult tracheostomy]
Abstract:
Tracheotomy is a routine operation in otolaryngology head and neck surgery, and its clinical application is very extensive. However, in the actual clinical work, there are always various reasons leading to tracheotomy difficulties, endangering the lives of patients. At present, there is no uniform standard for the evaluation of difficult tracheotomy, and its treatment skills are also confused. This article reviews the related factors of difficult tracheotomy in clinic, and puts forward the corresponding management skills.
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