Retained tracheostomy stay suture with migration into the glottic airway: A case report

The stay‐suture technique (SST) helps ensure safe replacement of the tracheostomy tube after accidental decannulation. We describe a patient found to have a retained stay suture in the glottis 2 weeks post‐decannulation. It is important to appreciate the possible complications associated with SST, i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Johns, J. Dixon, Habib, Andy M., Dixit, Ronak B.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2022
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9676118/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36419574
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6625
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Sumario:The stay‐suture technique (SST) helps ensure safe replacement of the tracheostomy tube after accidental decannulation. We describe a patient found to have a retained stay suture in the glottis 2 weeks post‐decannulation. It is important to appreciate the possible complications associated with SST, including airway compromise, infection, and laryngospasm.

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