Abstract
Liver transplant recipients (LTR) may require percutaneous dilational tracheotomy (PDT) during the immediate postoperative period or later because of need for prolonged mechanical ventilation or airway issues. However, despite the increased risk of bleeding and infections, there is little data regarding the safety and effectiveness of PDT in LTRs.
Highlights
Liver transplant recipients (LTR) may require percutaneous dilational tracheotomy (PDT) during the immediate postoperative period or later because of need for prolonged mechanical ventilation or airway issues
We reviewed the data of liver transplant recipients who underwent percutaneous dilational tracheotomy in Baskent University Hospital between January 2010 and March 2015
The number of patients who required sedation significantly decreased after PDT (7 versus 1, p = 0.03)
Summary
Liver transplant recipients (LTR) may require percutaneous dilational tracheotomy (PDT) during the immediate postoperative period or later because of need for prolonged mechanical ventilation or airway issues. Percutaneous dilational tracheotomy in liver transplant recipients Introduction Liver transplant recipients (LTR) may require percutaneous dilational tracheotomy (PDT) during the immediate postoperative period or later because of need for prolonged mechanical ventilation or airway issues. Despite the increased risk of bleeding and infections, there is little data regarding the safety and effectiveness of PDT in LTRs. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness, in terms of changes in oxygenation and lung compliance, of PDT in LTRs. Methods We reviewed the data of liver transplant recipients who underwent percutaneous dilational tracheotomy in Baskent University Hospital between January 2010 and March 2015.
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