Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Volume 38
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  • Pages.32.1-32.6
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  • 2016
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  • 2288-8101(pISSN)
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  • 2288-8586(eISSN)
Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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Analysis of morbidity, mortality, and risk factors of tracheostomy-related complications in patients with oral and maxillofacial cancer

  • Lee, Seung Tae (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kim, Min Gyun (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Jeon, Jae Ho (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Jeong, Joo Hee (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Min, Seung Ki (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Park, Joo Yong (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Choi, Sung Weon (Oral Oncology Clinic, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2016.06.30
  • Accepted : 2016.08.11
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to analyze and describe the morbidity and mortality associated with tracheostomy in patients with oral cancer and to identify the risk factors associated with tracheostomy complications. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent tracheostomy during a major oral cancer resection between March 2001 and January 2016 at the National Cancer Center, Korea. Overall, we included 51 patients who underwent tracheostomy after oral cancer surgery. We assessed the morbidity and mortality of tracheostomy and determined the risks associated with tracheostomy complications. Results: Twenty-two tracheostomy-related complications occurred in 51 patients. The morbidity and mortality rates were 35.2 % (n = 18) and 0 % (n = 0), respectively. Tracheostomy-related complications were tracheitis (n = 4), obstructed tracheostomy (n = 9), displaced tracheostomy (n = 5), air leakage (n = 1), stomal dehiscence (n = 1), and decannulation failure (n = 2). Most complications (19/22) occurred during the early postoperative period. Considering the risk factors for tracheostomy complications, the type of tube used was associated with the occurrence of tracheitis (p < 0.05). Additionally, body mass index and smoking status were associated with tube displacement (p < 0.05). However, no risk factors were significantly associated with obstructed tracheostomy. Conclusions: Patients with risk factors for tracheostomy complications should be carefully observed during the early postoperative period by well-trained medical staff.

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