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David G. Hanson, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1983;109(6):400-402.

Abstract
• When long-term feline tracheostomy is desired for experimental purposes, a permanent stoma may be established by a modification of the technique described by Miles. Crusting, injury, and obstruction of the stoma are bypassed during healing by an intratracheal tube stent. With the bypass tube in place, the animal breathes humidified air through its nose, and tracheal crusting is minimized. A stout neck dressing prevents scratching and injury to the stoma until it is healed. The technique provides a well-healed, well-tolerated permanent stoma with minimal special animal care.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1983;109:400-402)

Author Affiliations
From the Veterans Administration Los Angeles Medical Center, and Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Dec 15, 1982.

Reprint requests to Section of Head and Neck Surgery, VA Los Angeles Medical Center, 691W/ 112C, Wilshire and Sawtelle boulevards, Los Angeles, CA 90073 (Dr Hanson).

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