A Retrospective Study Analyzing the Complications Associated with Tracheostomy Procedures During Maxillofacial Trauma Management
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Tracheostomy is derived from a Greek word meaning stoma that basically is an artificial opening in patient’s body for exchange of air between atmospheric air and lung parenchyma. The aim of the present study was to determine the complications associated with tracheostomy amongst subjects with maxillofacial trauma. Materials and Methods: The present study enrolled 50 subjects with maxillofacial trauma reporting to the emergency of the hospital. Tracheal structures were identified by chin lift maneuver. Physiotherapy was provided postoperatively amongst all the patients. Surgical closure of the stoma was not performed postoperatively. Complications occurring operatively and postoperatively were noted in a tabulated form and analyzed using SPSS software. All the data was arranged as percentage of total. Results: The study enrolled 50 subjects. The mean age of the subjects was 35.65 +/- 4.87 years. The complications that were encountered in the study were divided into operative and postoperative. Amongst the operative complications were emphysema, seen in 2% cases and pneumothorax, seen amongst 2% cases. Conclusion: The most frequently seen complication in our study was Endotracheitis followed by hemorrhage.
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Kuldeep Pal
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.2.034
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