Fractured metallic tracheostomy tube: A rare complication of tracheostomy

Although tracheostomy is a well-accepted procedure for airway management, some early and late complications may occur. Fracture of the tracheostomy tube (TT) is a rare complication, particularly in a patient with long-term use. Herein we report a case of fractured metallic TT migrating into the trac...

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Published inRespiratory medicine case reports Vol. 19; pp. 46 - 48
Main Authors So-ngern, Apichart, Boonsarngsuk, Viboon
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2016
Elsevier
Subjects
Balloon catheter
Bronchoscopy
Case Report
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy tube
Balloon catheter
Bronchoscopy
TT
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy tube
TT, tracheostomy tube
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Summary:Although tracheostomy is a well-accepted procedure for airway management, some early and late complications may occur. Fracture of the tracheostomy tube (TT) is a rare complication, particularly in a patient with long-term use. Herein we report a case of fractured metallic TT migrating into the tracheobronchial tree. Rigid bronchoscopy was performed through the tracheostomy stoma and the fractured tube was successfully removed by a balloon catheter. Appropriate cleaning, routine careful examination, and scheduled replacement of the TT may help prevent this complication.
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ISSN:2213-0071
2213-0071
DOI:10.1016/j.rmcr.2016.07.007