Abstract
Permanent tube-free tracheostomy is a surgical technique to create a skin-lined, non-collapsing, non-stenosing and self-sustaining stoma that does not require a cannula to maintain the tract open. A morbidly obese man who suffered from a very severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome benefited greatly from the creation of a PTFT. The surgical technique is briefly described and its potential advantages are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1156-1157 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Israel Medical Association Journal |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Obesity
- Sleep apnea
- Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
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