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Tracheotomy procedure

Known as: Tracheotomy, trachy, trachi 
Surgical incision of the trachea.
National Institutes of Health

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Operation on respiratory tractOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresSurgical incisionsTrachea

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Early vs late tracheotomy for prevention of pneumonia in mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients: a randomized controlled trial.
CONTEXT Tracheotomy is used to replace endotracheal intubation in patients requiring prolonged ventilation; however, there is… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Meta‐Analysis Comparison of Open Versus Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Objectives/Hypothesis: Multiple studies have been performed to characterize differences in complications and cost‐effectiveness… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Respiratory dysfunction and management in spinal cord injury.
Respiratory dysfunction is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in spinal cord injury (SCI), which causes impairment of… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Endoscopic Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy: A Prospective Evaluation of 500 Consecutive Cases
Objectives/Hypothesis: An evaluation of 500 adult, intubated, intensive care unit patients undergoing endoscopic percutaneous… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Review: A Prospective, Randomised Study Comparing Early Percutaneous Dilational Tracheotomy to Prolonged Translaryngeal Intubation (Delayed Tracheotomy) in Critically Ill Medical Patients
Objective:The timing of tracheotomy in patients requiring mechanical ventilation is unknown. The effects of early percutaneous… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Clinical predictors of quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer.
OBJECTIVE To identify clinical predictors of quality of life (QoL) in a head and neck cancer patient population. DESIGN… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Tracheotomy in pediatric patients: a national perspective.
BACKGROUND During the past 50 years, changes in the epidemiology of infectious diseases and the capabilities of medical… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Deep Neck Abscess: A Retrospective Review of 210 Cases
This study was performed to review our experience with deep neck abscesses (DNAs) and compare it to the experiences in the… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
A prospective study of laryngotracheal sequelae in long‐term intubation
A series of 200 patients having endotracheal intubation between 2 and 24 days were studied prospectively. The data was organized… 
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Complications and consequences of endotracheal intubation and tracheotomy. A prospective study of 150 critically ill adult patients.
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