Abstract

Objectives: Percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy (PDT) is an increasingly used technique in the management of critical ill patients. Here we describe our experience with a modified PDT technique according to Griggs in the postoperative management of patients following cardiac surgery. The study focuses on the utility of PDT in cardiac surgery patients by means of perioperative complications and long term results.

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