PMID: 2497205Feb 1, 1989Paper

Cricothyroidotomy, a useful alternative to tracheostomy in maxillofacial surgery

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
R P Ward BoothK Jones

Abstract

Tracheostomy and prolonged intubation are traditionally used in maintaining the airway, particularly after extensive maxillofacial surgery. The literature reports significant morbidity and mortality from both these procedures. Cricothyroidotomy is proposed as a useful alternative in certain circumstances. Recent documentation suggests that traditional fears of subglottic stenosis after cricothyroidotomy are ill-founded. Cricothyroidotomy may also benefit the patient by quicker rehabilitation and in early mobilisation, compared with prolonged intubation. The surgical procedure is quick and easily performed, making it suitable for emergency airway control. Cricothyroidotomy is not appropriate in children or in patients with inflammation to the trachea, since these may predispose to subglottic stenosis.

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Nov 15, 2003·The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery·C OjiH Ezike
Aug 21, 2013·The Surgeon : Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland·J W TuckettU Harrington
Mar 1, 1996·Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·S TaicherL Ardekian

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