Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to place a tube into the trachea, allowing direct access to the breathing tube. While this procedure can help patients who have difficulty breathing or speaking, it also carries several risks of complications. The article reviews potential early and late complications of tracheostomy including bleeding, infection, tube obstruction, and tracheal stenosis.
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to place a tube into the trachea, allowing direct access to the breathing tube. While this procedure can help patients who have difficulty breathing or speaking, it also carries several risks of complications. The article reviews potential early and late complications of tracheostomy including bleeding, infection, tube obstruction, and tracheal stenosis.
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to place a tube into the trachea, allowing direct access to the breathing tube. While this procedure can help patients who have difficulty breathing or speaking, it also carries several risks of complications. The article reviews potential early and late complications of tracheostomy including bleeding, infection, tube obstruction, and tracheal stenosis.