2. Tracheostomy is performed to relieve upper
airway obstruction
If kept in situ for long term sometimes due to
corrosion of the tube by the body secretions
tube can break & blocks the lower airway
causing respiratory distress.
Two successfully managed patients are
presented
3. X ray showing broken piece in the traea
in 5 years old male child
4.
5. X ray showing broken piece in the
left bronchus in a 32 years old
male