| Surgical tracheostomy in morbidly obese patients: technical considerations and a two-flap technique for access. | |
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PMID: 22284768 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Objective:In an era in which percutaneous tracheostomies are frequently performed in 'suitable' necks, more technically complex cases are referred to the otolaryngologist. We describe the surgical technique used and close cooperation required in securing the airway of a morbidly obese patient.Case report:A 52-year-old, morbidly obese man with significant comorbidities was referred for surgical tracheostomy following spinal fractures. This was complicated by a previous percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy scar. Tension-free skin advancement was not possible with a deeply plunging trachea; a vertical skin incision was dropped inferiorly to the sternum for access. A size 8 Shiley XLT Proximal Extension cuffed tracheostomy tube was inserted successfully.Conclusion:We describe safe airway surgery in a morbidly obese man, and outline requirements including the use of a specially designed operating table, the need for an elongated proximal limb tracheostomy tube, and the use of a distal two-flap technique for access to a deeply plunging trachea. |
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Authors:
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S G Khoo; N Rajaretnam |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-30 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: - ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: 1-4 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Mater University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. |
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