Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2007 Dec;40(12):874-877.

Tracheostomy Assisted with Emergency Bypass System in Severe Tracheal Stenosis

• Choi SY
• Kim YH

Abstract

Airway management is difficult problem in severe tracheal stenosis. A total airway obstruction during the procedure resulted in a fatal outcome. We suggest a tracheostomy assisted with an emergency bypass system as a possible method for avoiding this complication.

Keyword

Tracheal stenosis; Airway; Extracorporeal life support; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

MeSH Terms

Airway Management
Airway Obstruction
Emergencies*
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Fatal Outcome
Tracheal Stenosis*
Tracheostomy*