A new technique for T-tube insertion in tracheal stenosis located above the tracheal stoma

Benoit J Bibas; Roberto A Bibas

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.069

A new technique for T-tube insertion in tracheal stenosis located above the tracheal stoma

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Dec;80(6):2387-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.069.

Authors

Benoit J Bibas¹, Roberto A Bibas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anatomy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [email protected]

PMID: 16305925
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.069

Abstract

Tracheal stenosis is one of the main complications of long-term intubation. The Montgomery T-tube is a safe way to treat patients with tracheal stenosis who are unable to undergo surgical procedures. We describe a simple and practical technique for the insertion of the T-tube in tracheal stenosis located above the tracheostomy, while maintaining ventilation throughout the whole procedure.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal / instrumentation
Intubation, Intratracheal / methods*
Male
Tracheal Stenosis / etiology
Tracheal Stenosis / therapy*
Tracheostomy* / adverse effects