Safety and Feasibility of Percutaneous Tracheostomy in Patients with Traditional Contraindications: A Systematic Review of 2232 Cases.
Amani Daoud, Shiri Geva, Yonatan Finkelstein et al.
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PurposePercutaneous dilational tracheostomy (PDT) is a widely performed procedure. However, it is sometimes contraindicated based on manufacturer guidelines and existing literature. This study evaluates the safety and feasibility of performing PDT in patients with documented contraindications.MethodsA systematic review was conducted using PubMed and TDNet, following Preferred…