Surgical tracheotomy

Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2010 Mar;18(1):39-50. doi: 10.1016/j.cxom.2009.11.003.

Abstract

Tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that dates back to early history and medical advancement. The oral and maxillofacial surgeon routinely operates around the airway and should be able to master this procedure by adhering to the surgical principles outlined in this article.

MeSH terms

  • Airway Obstruction / etiology
  • Airway Obstruction / surgery*
  • Cricoid Cartilage / anatomy & histology
  • Cricoid Cartilage / surgery
  • Device Removal
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects
  • Neck / blood supply
  • Neck / surgery
  • Neck Muscles / anatomy & histology
  • Neck Muscles / surgery*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Trachea / anatomy & histology
  • Trachea / surgery
  • Tracheotomy / adverse effects
  • Tracheotomy / instrumentation*
  • Tracheotomy / methods*