پديد آورندگان :
Parsa Tahereh نويسنده , Zaman Radpay Mohammad نويسنده , Radpay Badiolzaman نويسنده , Pejhan Saviz نويسنده , Dabir Shideh نويسنده
چكيده لاتين :
Methods of opening the airways like tracheostomy are used to provide appropriate ventilation for patients with upper airway
problems. Tracheostomy may be accompanied by some complications. In the present study, we reported a 41- year-old man
with progressive dyspnea and cyanosis induced by fracture of tracheostomy tube. He referred to our center and a chest x-ray
was obtained showing fracture of tracheostomy tube within trachea. He underwent surgery and fractured tracheostomy was
removed/ extracted. A plastic tracheostomy tube was placed for him and he discharged the day after.
Conclusion: Fracture and aspiration of tracheostomy tube is a rare complication which requires a prompt and precise
management. Patient education regarding the maintenance of tracheostomy tube for prevention of this complication is highly
recommended. (Tanaffos 2009; 8(1): 75-78)
