Assessing the role of tracheostomy placement in bronchopulmonary dysplasia with pulmonary hypertension.

Objective: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a common complication of preterm birth and is associated with abnormal vasculature that contributes to pulmonary hypertension (PH). We evaluated how a tracheostomy may alter PH in these patients.

Methods: A retrospective chart review over 15-years identified 17 patients with BPD and PH who underwent tracheostomy.