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  • Title: Percutaneous tracheostomy: a guide wire complication.
    Author: Phukan DK, Andrzejowski J.
    Journal: Br J Anaesth; 2004 Jun; 92(6):891-3. PubMed ID: 15064249.
    Abstract:
    We report an unusual complication of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy, in which the guide wire became lodged in the bronchial tree. The assistance of an expert bronchoscopist resulted in successful removal of a fractured J wire with no adverse sequelae for the patient. A subsequent incident has given insight into the mechanism of damage to the guide wire.
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