Journal Title: تابستان 86
Article title: Results of Post-Intubation Tracheal Stenosis Treatment Among the Elderly in Masih Daneshvari Hospital

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Article abstract:
Introduction & Objective: Post-intubation tracheal stenosis is a serious but preventable complication of endotracheal tubes, seen more as a problem, by developing ICU's and critical care. The aim of this study is to evaluate these stenoses in elderly patients regarding, etiologies, modes of treatment, prognosis and results. Materials & Methods: This retrospective clinical trial reports, the causes, therapeutic options and prognosis of these patients regarding "age" as a single comparative criteria. The patients were referred to our center during 13 years (1994-2006) and regarding their condition, have had different therapies. Results: It seems that in the elderly patients, general diseases (i.e cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, …) are the major causative agents making prolonged intubation necessary, not multiple trauma as in youth. Modes of therapy are more conservative and prognosis depends on the primary disease. Conclusions: Regarding general condition and primary diseases, surgery is still a main option for treatment of post intubation tracheal stenosis in elderly, although it is less feasible.
Article KeyWords:
Tracheal Stenosis, Intubation, Geriatrics
Article Authors:

	دكتر مهـرداد عرب	First Author	mehrdadarab@morva.net
	دكتر ساويز پژهان	Other Author
	دكتر رويا فـرزانگان	Other Author
	دكتر محمد‌بهگام شادمهـر	Other Author
	دكتر مجتبي جواهرزاده	Other Author
	دكتر ابوالقاسم دانشور	Other Author
	دكتر عزيزالله عباسي	Other Author