Near total transection of the trachea following percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
Kedjanyi, W.K.; Gupta, D.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 46(4): 242-243
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835 PMID: 11523719 Document Number: 529421
The bedside procedure of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) in the intensive care unit continues to gain popularity. Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is recommended as simple, safe and cost-effective. The procedure can be associated with serious life-threatening complications. We report a case of near total transection of the trachea following PDT.