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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;29:122-124
© 2006 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Use of the Montgomery T tube in ventilator-dependent patients

Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, 5, Fushing Street, Gueishan Shiang, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, ROC

Received 28 June 2005; received in revised form 23 September 2005; accepted 3 October 2005.

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Tracheal stenosis of ventilator-dependent patient is generally managed via dilation and long trachesostomy tube. This study reports four ventilator patients with tracheal stenosis managed with Montgomery T tube via rigid bronchoscopy. The respiratory symptoms improved in all patients. Three of the patients were weaned from ventilator shortly following treatment.

Key Words: Montgomery T tube • Tracheal stenosis • Ventilator-dependent patient