Risk Factors for Adult Postintubation Tracheal Stenosis

Conclusion: Patients with TS had a significantly higher BMI, and were more likely to have diabetes compared to controls. Patients who were previously intubated for more than 48 hours and patients treated with irradiation were more likely to develop TS than control patients.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research