Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a secure and atraumatic alternative to conventional respiratory support during tracheal resection

Aim: Provision of ventilatory support is challenging during tracheal resection. Conventionally, this is achieved by multiple passes of the endotracheal tube, which limits operative intervals to periods of extubation. Tracheal mucosa is sensitive to compression, and even low-pressure cuff expansion can cause tracheal stenosis. However, it is difficult to ascertain the extent to which this ventilatory technique contributes to post-operative anastomotic complications.
Source: International Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research