Tracheostomy in infants and young children

Authors:
  • DHDonald B. Hawkins
    Donald B. Hawkins
  • EWEverard H. Williams
    Everard H. Williams
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Abstract
Seventy-three tracheostomies performed in children three years of age and under in a 52-month period are discussed. Thirty-six were under one year of age. Forty-one were performed for upper airway obstruction, 23 for ventilation or suction, and nine for a combination of upper airway obstruction and lower bronchopulmonary disease.