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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

29-04-2024 | Tracheostomy | Clinical Report

Occlusive Tight Strapping for Tracheostomy Decannulation; Is it Safe?

Authors: Geetanjali Tolia Chilkoti, Nikita Mary Mundakel, Nitin Kataria, Vipin Arora

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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Abstract

Decannulation following tracheostomy is an important transition. Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) following decannulation has been rarely reported. We, herein, report a case of massive subcutaneous emphysema following decannulation of a short-term tracheostomy, discuss the various decannulation methods and causes of SE. We report and hypothesize the tight occlusive dressing method for tracheostomy decannulation to be the possible cause of SE in the present case.
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Metadata
Title
Occlusive Tight Strapping for Tracheostomy Decannulation; Is it Safe?
Authors
Geetanjali Tolia Chilkoti
Nikita Mary Mundakel
Nitin Kataria
Vipin Arora
Publication date
29-04-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-024-04623-w