Otorhinolaryngology

Biography

Taliye Cakabay, is a practicing Ear, Nose& Throat (ENT specialist) in Kanuni Sultan Sulyman Education and Research Hospital. She completed his res­idency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital in 2011. She is a general otolaryn­gologist with special interest pediatric otolaryngology.

Abstract

Pediatric tracheostomy is a relatively common surgical procedure worldwide. In recent decades, the indications for pediatric tracheostomy have been changing. While in previous years acute airway inflammation such as diphtheria or epiglottis was a frequent infection of the tracheostomy, nowadays more frequent indications for pediatric tracheostomy include upper respiratory tract obstruction, long-term need for mechanical ventilation and necessity of pulmonary care. Approach to the child with airway problems requires a multidisciplinary approach. Pediatric tracheostomy procedure has higher morbidity, mortality and complication rates compared to the tracheostomy in adults population. Thus, the experience of the team is very important. The aim of this presentation is to advert indications, surgical technique and complications of pediatric tracheostomy.