A Computed Tomographic Assessment of Tracheostomy Tube Placement in Patients with Chronic Neurological Disorders: The Prevention of Tracheoarterial Fistula

摘要

Objective Tracheoarterial fistula (TAF) is a rare but devastating complication of tracheostomy caused by pressure necrosis from the elbow, tip, or over-inflated cuff of the tracheostomy tube. The incidence of TAF is reportedly higher in patients with neurological disorders than in those without such disorders. To evaluate the incidence of and factors contributing to the misalignment of tracheostomy tubes in bedridden patients with chronic neurological disorders.