The use of tracheostomy following major open cardiac surgery: a review of 64 cases
- 1 November 1968
- Vol. 23 (6) , 652-656
- https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.23.6.652
Abstract
Sixty-four tracheostomies performed in the period September 1965 to August 1966 in patients undergoing major open-heart surgery are reviewed. The indications and complications are classified, and the high incidence of secondary infection is discussed briefly. Tracheal stenosis or dilatation occurred in six patients (9·4%) and the contributory factors are discussed in greater detail.Keywords
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