Immunosuppression and Surgery‐Free Interval in Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Airway Stenosis
Subglottic and tracheal stenosis are severe manifestations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) that often require both endoscopic intervention and systemic immunosuppression. Rituximab may help stabilize GPA‐related airway disease by prolonging the interval between endoscopic procedures and delaying relapse.
Sydney J. Torres +6 more
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Predicting tracheostomy in sepsis patients: an evaluation of the STeP score within the framework of future pandemics and cultural variations. [PDF]
Karanci Y.
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CT‐Based Comparison of Tracheostomy Placement Accuracy: Open Versus Percutaneous Approaches
This study provides the first objective CT‐based comparison of tracheostomy placement accuracy between open surgical and percutaneous techniques in 503 patients. Both methods achieved comparable stoma positioning relative to the cricoid cartilage, while patient factors and surgeon expertise had a greater impact on placement accuracy than the surgical ...
Emad E. Khoury +4 more
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Development and validation of the Tracheostomy‑ProVent score to predict long-term mortality in patients on ventilator care > 21 days: a retrospective cohort study. [PDF]
Jang H +6 more
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Downstream Impact of a Sleep Surgery Program; Optimizing Patient Care and Generating Clinical Volume
ABSTRACT Objectives In recent years, a growing number of Otolaryngologists have incorporated the management of sleep disorders into their practice. We aim to assess the downstream impact of a Sleep Surgery division within a department of Otolaryngology.
Sruti Tekumalla +4 more
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Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Complicating Airway Management of Post-diphtheritic Tracheal Stenosis in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report. [PDF]
Prabha R +4 more
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Staff experiences of percutaneous tracheostomy in intensive care: challenges, complications and potential solutions. [PDF]
Moran M +6 more
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Successful Primary Closure of Cricotracheostomy Fistula after Cardiac Surgery: Usefulness of Cricotracheostomy in Post-Sternotomy. [PDF]
Toyosaki M +8 more
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