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.
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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*