Near-Fatal Complication of Tracheal T-Tube Use

1 September 1988

journal article
case report
Published by SAGE Publications in Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology

Vol. 97 (5) , 542-544
https://doi.org/10.1177/000348948809700521

Abstract

Stenosis of the larynx and trachea is an unfortunate sequel to many thermal injuries. Numerous surgical techniques have been developed for correction of such problems, many involving use of a tracheal T-tube. We report a serious complication attributed to the use of such a tube. Factors contributing to this complication are analyzed and methods for avoiding similar near-catastrophes discussed.

Keywords

TUBE
TRACHEAL
THERMAL INJURIES
INVOLVING USE
UNFORTUNATE SEQUEL
COMPLICATION ATTRIBUTED
SURGICAL TECHNIQUES
AVOIDING SIMILAR
USE STENOSIS
CATASTROPHES DISCUSSED

This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:

Manual for Use of Montgomery® Laryngeal, Tracheal, and Esophageal Prostheses
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1986
Current Modifications of the Salivary Bypass Tube and Tracheal T-Tube
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1986