Value of endoscopic examination of airways and swallowing in tracheostomy decannulation

Abstract Background Tracheostomy decannulation decision is the major challenge in the clinical management of tracheostomy patients. Little evidence is available to guide the weaning process and optimal timing of tracheostomy tube removal. The purpose of the study was to investigate the value of endo...

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Published in:The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Main Authors: Gamal Youssef, Kamal M. Abdulla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-06-01
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43163-020-00001-9