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Inhalation of a Montgomery safe T-tube plug

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. A. Shinkwin ,
G. E. Murty ,
K. P. Gibbin  and
P. J. Bradley
C. A. Shinkwin*
Affiliation:
Nottingham
G. E. Murty
Affiliation:
Nottingham
K. P. Gibbin
Affiliation:
Nottingham
P. J. Bradley
Affiliation:
Nottingham
*
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 5EU.
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Abstract

The first case of an inhaled Montgomery Safe T-tube plug is reported. Both the surgeon and the patient should be aware of this possible complication and regular inspection of the plug is recommended. More than one plug should be provided with each T-tube.

Keywords

TracheostomyForeign Body
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 106 , Issue 11 , November 1992 , pp. 1004 - 1005
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1992

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