Survival analysis of time to decannulation and failure drivers among tracheostomy patients in Rwanda
Male Patients and those undergoing elective tracheostomies had a longer median time to decannulation. The findings highlight the importance of strategic planning in determining the timing and type of tracheostomy, with a focus on optimizing conditions for elective procedures whenever possible to improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Theogene Kubahoniyesu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6495-5719)
- Gadeline Tuyishime
Institutions
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RW)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Surgery
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-02790-3
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Rwanda
- Rwanda Biomedical Centre