Comparison of the effects of different percutaneous tracheotomy techniques on acute tracheal trauma.

Aim: As it can easily be performed at the bedside with minimal morbidity, percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy (PDT) is preferred over surgical tracheotomy. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different PDT techniques on posterior tracheal wall injury.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted at the Gazi University Laparoscopy Training Center after approval was granted by the ethics committee.