| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5641480 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2017 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
This study shows that although open tracheostomy in the morbidly obese patient is increasing in demand, the procedure can be predictably performed albeit at a much longer duration and a higher perioperative complication rate compared with the traditional tracheostomy.
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Authors
Tirbod MD, DDS, Christopher MD, DMD, Anthony MD, DMD,