Self-made tracheal stomal stent using a tracheal T-tube.

Garcia, Samuel; Gimferrer, Jose Maria; Iglesias, Manoli; Catalan, Miguel; Martinez, Elisabeth; Macchiarini, Paolo · Ann Thorac Surg · 2006

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Abstract

Adapting a silicone tracheal safe T-tube is a simple method to guarantee upper airway permeability. Its making and availability ease offers a cheap and valid option to avoid the complications of the tracheostomy tube.

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