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  • Title: Customising the length of the Montgomery T-tube whilst retaining a bevelled edge.
    Author: Gan A, Varadarajan V, Rothera MP.
    Journal: J Laryngol Otol; 2015 Mar; 129(3):273-5. PubMed ID: 25797449.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The Montgomery T-tube is used in a number of conditions that require safe tracheal stenting. Specific lengths of T-tube limbs are occasionally needed in patients with complex airway anatomy or differing neck proportions; this requires customisation of the T-tube limbs. This is done either by pre-ordering customised T-tubes from the manufacturer (which needs to be planned ahead of time) or using a tube cutter in the operating theatre. However, the latter does not provide a 'factory like' bevelled edge when shortened, which increases the risk of mucosal trauma and granulation formation. OBJECTIVE: This paper reports a novel technique for customising the length of existing Montgomery T-tubes, with preservation of the bevelled edges. This technique can be easily performed with basic equipment available in operating theatres.
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