Protocol based evaluation for feasibility of extubation compared to clinical scoring systems after major oral cancer surgery safely reduces the need for tracheostomy: a retrospective cohort study

Despite risks, complications and negative impact to quality of life, tracheostomy is widely used to bypass upper airway obstruction after major oral cancer surgery (MOCS). Decision to tracheostomy is frequentl...

Source: BMC Anesthesiology - April 20, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Axel Schmutz, Rolf Dieterich, Johannes Kalbhenn, Pit Voss, Torsten Loop and Sebastian Heinrich Tags: Research article Source Type: research