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High tracheostomy and other errors – revisited

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

John D. C. Bennett
John D. C. Bennett*
Affiliation:
Department Military Surgery, Royal Army Medical College, Millbank, London, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Major J. D. C. Bennett, F.R.C.S., D.C.H., R.A.M.C., Department of Military Surgery, Royal Army Medical College, Millbank, London SW1P 4RJ.
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Abstract

Timely cricothyrotomy may be life-saving, but it is not without its complications. Together with tracheostomy performed too high, there are high incidences of stenosis and voice changes afterwards – often neglected because the patient has so many other problems. Jackson warned of these problems over 70 years ago – his message is still relevant.

Keywords

TracheostomyLaryngeal cartilagesStenosis

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Review Article
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 11 , November 1996 , pp. 1003 - 1007
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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Footnotes

Presented at the Royal National Throat, Nose Ear Hospital, 4 March 1996.

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