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. 1968 Nov;23(6):652–656. doi: 10.1136/thx.23.6.652

The use of tracheostomy following major open cardiac surgery: a review of 64 cases

John C Nicholls 1,1
PMCID: PMC471879  PMID: 5250423

Abstract

Sixty-four tracheostomies performed in the period September 1965 to August 1966 in patients undergoing major open-heart surgery are reviewed. The indications and complications are classified, and the high incidence of secondary infection is discussed briefly. Tracheal stenosis or dilatation occurred in six patients (9·4%) and the contributory factors are discussed in greater detail.

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