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Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy versus open tracheostomy--a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.

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2003

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Jackson Jer Kan Wu, Mu Shun Huang, Gau Jun Tang, Shin Chin Shih, Chih Chieh Yang, Wei Fong Kao, Min Huang, Chen Hsen Lee
PubMed

Abstract

The PDT appears to be a simple, safe and time-saving bedside procedure. It can be recommended when an elective tracheostomy is needed in a critical patient.