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Silver tracheostomy tube obturator in the tracheobroncial tree

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. R. Nicolaides
A. R. Nicolaides*
Affiliation:
(Glasgow)
*
A. Nicolaides, F.R.C.S., E.N.T. Department Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow G42.
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Abstract

An unusual incident of aspiration of a silver tracheostomy tube obturator is described. Common sense advice to patients performing home tracheostomy care may help avoid similar occurrences in the future.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 5 , May 1990 , pp. 437
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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