Journal Reviews

Risks of tracheostomy in head and neck cancer

7 January 2020 | | Head and Neck, Maxillofacial Surgery | Maxillofacial surgery, Microvascular flaps, Reconstructive surgery, Temporary tracheotomy

Tracheostomy is associated with several complications, with rates quoted as high as 8-45%, including: bleeding; displacement; obstruction; surgical emphysema; pneumothorax; fistulae and failure to decannulate. There are now many studies that confirm the increased length of stay and complications of...