Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 51-54, March 2003

Tracheostomy: Demystifying an ancient technique

  • Stephen Y. Lai, MD, PhD
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  • Gregory S. Weinstein, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Gregory S. Weinstein, MD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania Health System, 5 Ravdin/Silverstein, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract 

Tracheostomy is an essential surgical procedure for upper airway management, especially during the immediate post-operative period for certain laryngeal procedures. Although many different techniques have been described for performing a tracheostomy, the procedure described here can be performed quickly and efficiently to gain control of the airway.

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PII: S1043-1810(03)90042-X

Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 51-54, March 2003

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