Abstract
A rare late complication of tracheostomy is persistence of the stoma after removal of the tracheostomy tube. This article reviews the indications for surgical repair and outlines two alternative approaches to surgical management of this problem.
MeSH terms
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Fistula / etiology
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Fistula / surgery*
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Humans
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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Postoperative Complications
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Surgical Flaps
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Surgical Stomas / adverse effects*
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Trachea / surgery*
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Tracheal Diseases / etiology
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Tracheal Diseases / surgery*
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Tracheostomy / adverse effects*
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Wound Healing