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International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Routine peri-operative pediatric tracheotomy care
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Objectives: To develop consensus recommendations for peri-operative tracheotomy care in pediatric patients. Methods: Expert opinion by the members of the International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG). The mission of the IPOG is to dev
article · Oct 2026
Tracheostomy Ties1 item
A randomized controlled trial of Velcro versus standard twill ties following pediatric tracheotomy
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Objectives/Hypothesis: Tracheotomy is a common procedure. A reliable method of securing the tracheotomy tube is essential to minimize accidental decannulation. However, skin breakdown has been reported in ∼30% of patients. We sought to eval
article · Oct 2026
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International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) management recommendations: Pediatric tracheostomy decannulation
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Objectives: To provide recommendations to otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, and allied clinicians for tracheostomy decannulation in pediatric patients. Methods: An iterative questionnaire was used to establish expert recommendations by the
article · Oct 2026
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The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Time to Decannulation Among Children With Tracheostomies.
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To determine if time to tracheostomy decannulation differs among children by socioeconomic status. Case series with chart review. Tertiary pediatric medical center. Patients (≤21 years old) who underwent tracheostomy from January 1, 2011, t
article · Oct 2026
Timing of Initial Posttracheostomy Surveillance Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients.
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To determine the optimal timing of the first posttracheostomy microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy (MLB). Case series with chart review. Tertiary pediatric medical center. Patients (<21 years of age) who underwent tracheostomy placement from
article · Oct 2026
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International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Management of suprastomal collapse in the pediatric population
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Introduction: Suprastomal Collapse (SuStCo) is a common complication of prolonged tracheostomy in children. There is a paucity of literature on this subject, especially regarding how to manage significant suprastomal collapse that prevents
article · Oct 2026
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Feasibility of shotgun metagenomics to assess microbial ecology of pediatric tracheostomy tubes
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Objective: Biofilm formation on medical devices such as tracheostomy tubes (TTs) is a serious problem. The clinical impact of biofilms on the airway is still unclear. Biofilms may play a role in granulation tissue development, recurrent air
article · Oct 2026
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