Clinical Background

Tracheomalacia status post previous standard tracheotomy (subsequently removed)
- Untreated OSAS; morbid obesity
- Diabetes
- Other cardiopulmonary comorbidities.

Findings on endoscopy and at time of tracheotomy

Firm narrowing of trach 3.8 cm below vcs (upper aspect of previous tracheotomy)
Large thyroid isthmus

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Iowa Head and Neck Protocols

Four Flap Epithelial Lined Tracheotomy with Thyroid Isthmusectomy and Anterior Cervical Lipectomy - Clinical Case Example

Clinical Background

Findings on endoscopy and at time of tracheotomy

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