Successful Primary Closure of Cricotracheostomy Fistula after Cardiac Surgery: Usefulness of Cricotracheostomy in Post-Sternotomy
This case highlights the usefulness of cricotracheostomy after cardiac surgery. Cricotracheostomy may be an optimal method for preventing SWI and preserving vocal function after cardiac surgery.
Authors
- Kouhei Narayama
- Akihiko Yamauchi
- Mitsunobu Toyosaki
- Mamoru Orii (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5354-6061)
- Takao Nakama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7142-8739)
- Junichi Sasaki
- Ako Takusagawa
Institutions
- Keio University (JP)
- Okinawa Academy College (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.70352/scrj.cr.25-0524
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00