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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Tracheotomies are commonly performed by non-otolaryngology services.
  • Factors influencing specialty choice for tracheotomy are not well-defined.
  • Tracheotomy approach (open vs. percutaneous) may play a role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with otolaryngologist-performed tracheotomies.
  • To differentiate these factors from those associated with open vs. percutaneous tracheotomy techniques.
  • To understand the complexity of patients undergoing tracheotomy by different specialists.

Main Methods:

  • Multicenter, retrospective cohort study.
  • Inclusion of adult patients (≥18 years) with cardiopulmonary failure undergoing tracheotomy.
  • Analysis of data from 8 US academic institutions (2013-2016).

Main Results:

  • Otolaryngologists performed 22.3% of tracheotomies.
  • Factors associated with otolaryngologist performance included Black race, neck surgery history, anticoagulation therapy, morbid obesity, and higher comorbidity scores.
  • Black race was associated with a lower likelihood of open tracheotomy.

Conclusions:

  • Otolaryngologists are more likely to perform tracheotomies in patients with complex conditions.
  • Patients undergoing otolaryngologist-performed tracheotomies often present with more challenging clinical characteristics.
  • These findings highlight the need for specialized surgical expertise in complex tracheotomy cases.