A Novel Approach to Repair of Tracheal Occlusion Secondary to Percutaneous Tracheostomy Creation
Syed, Ali Kamalia, Mohammed A. Messina, Alison Andaz, Shahriyour Melamed, Joshua Gibson, Vanessa
Syed, Ali
Kamalia, Mohammed A.
Messina, Alison
Andaz, Shahriyour
Melamed, Joshua
Gibson, Vanessa
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2023-01-17
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.33868
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The number of endotracheal intubations increased in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic with an associated rise in laryngotracheal injury. Our patient had a complete laryngeal occlusion just proximal to the first tracheal ring. The Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd-YAG) laser is often used to resolve sub-laryngeal occlusions, and without access to the Nd-YAG laser, we had to find an alternative solution. Few centers have the access to an Nd-YAG laser, the optimal choice for sub-laryngeal occlusion and our novel approach allowed us to reestablish tracheal continuity and the patient’s ability to speak.
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Syed A, Kamalia M A, Messina A, et al. (January 17, 2023) A Novel Approach to Repair of Tracheal Occlusion Secondary to Percutaneous Tracheostomy Creation. Cureus 15(1): e33868. doi:10.7759/cureus.33868
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Cureus: Journal of Medical Science, Vol. 15, Iss. 1
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