Differential presentation of post tracheostomy bleeding: a case series |
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Authors: | Ong G K S Cheng C J C Ang S T C Ng H N Chee H L |
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Affiliation: | Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. onggks@hotmail.com |
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Abstract: | The relief of upper airway obstruction is one of the indications for tracheostomy. However, this procedure is not without its complications. We present a case series where post tracheostomy bleeding results in life-threatening sequelae in the form of torrential haemorrhage and sudden airway obstruction from clot. The latter presentation can present a diagnostic conundrum that could prove fatal if not rapidly identified. |
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Keywords: | airway obstruction bronchoscopy hemorrhage tracheostomy |
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