Minitracheotomy in children
- 1 September 1988
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 43 (9) , 760-761
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1988.tb05750.x
Abstract
The successful management of sputum retention by minitracheotomy in two 12-year-old patients is reported. Some advantages and potential problems are discussed. This is the first time that minitracheotomy has been reported in this age group.Keywords
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