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Primary vs Secondary Closure of Tracheo-cutaneous Fistulas

Tracheostomy | Tracheostomy Complication | Post Tracheostomy Complications

The mean of this study is to compare primary and secondary closure of tracheo-cutaneous fistulas and evaluate the differences in outcomes between both techniques.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being covered by the RAMQ
* Having a tracheostomy either percutaneous or surgical
* Being ready for canula removal and closure of the fistula

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presenting a contraindication to primary tracheotomy closure (granuloma)
* Unable to consent
* Refusal to participate

Study Location

Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Simon Brisebois, MD MSc

[email protected]
819-346-1110
Backup Contact

Adnan Busuladzic, MD

[email protected]
819-346-1110
Study Sponsored By
Université de Sherbrooke
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04647968