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An unusual complication of tracheostomy
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery
|February 1, 1987
Summary
A rare complication of Shiley silicone pediatric tracheostomy tubes, a type of synthetic airway support, is presented. This late complication and its imaging findings have not been previously documented in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Medical Device Complications
- Radiology
Background:
- Synthetic pediatric tracheostomy tubes offer crucial airway support.
- Silicone tubes are commonly used for short- and long-term management.
- Complications associated with these devices require ongoing investigation.