Fibre-optic Bronchoscopy-Assisted Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy by Guidewire Dilating Forceps in Intensive Care Unit Patients

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Yuca K., Kati I., Tekin M., Yilmaz N., Tomak Y., Cankaya H.

JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, vol.37, no.1, pp.76-80, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 37 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.2310/7070.2008.0010
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.76-80
• Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to prospectively analyze intensive care unit patients with fibre-optic bronchoscopy assisted percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy by guidewire dilating forceps (GWDF; Griggs percutaneous tracheostomy).