Retrieval of Fractured Metallic Tracheostomy Tube – An Innovative Approach.

ABSTRACT

Permanent tracheostomy following total laryngectomy is a common practice. Distal migration of fractured tracheostomy tube in such patient is a rare complication. We report this rare occurrence in which flexible bronchoscopy guided retrieval of migrated tracheostomy tube was failed. We applied an innovative approach to safely remove the migrated fractured metallic tracheostomy tube.