Clinical Experience in Open Tracheotomy

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Pablo Ortega R.
Joaquín Ulloa S.
Loreto Rivas A.
Patricio Ulloa B.

Keywords

Tracheotomy, open technique, complications

Abstract

Introduction: The tracheotomy can be performed percutaneously and by open approach. Aim: To analyze clinical experience with open tracheotomy at the Hospital Regional de Concepción (HCRC). Material and method: Descriptive - retrospective study of medical records and surgical protocols for open tracheotomy performed in the HCRC during the years 2002 to 2006. Results: We performed 342 tracheotomy. The average age was 48.9 years. The 84.3% were performed in the operating room and the rest in the ICU. The 16.3% was held by residents of the service of otolaryngology (ORL), 16.9% for the ORL staff and 66.6% for a resident and a staff. The complications reached 18.9%. Perioperative 3.2% and postoperative 16%. There was no difference in complication rate was analyzed according to surgeon and surgical site. Conclusions: The complication rate is consistent with those reported in the literature. Open the tracheotomy is a safe surgery can be performed by ENT residents in training.

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