National changes in pediatric tracheotomy epidemiology during 36 years

ConclusionsPediatric tracheotomy was a rare surgical procedure with decreasing incidence rates from 1980 –89 to 1990–99 and increasing incidence rates from 2000–2009 to 2010–2014. Indications and postoperative morbidity have changed adjunct to the treatment of chronic disorders.

Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - January 22, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research