Factors influencing time-dependent decannulation after pediatric tracheostomy according to the Kaplan-Meier method.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine whether there were differences in decannulation rates and time to decannulation in children depending on the indication for tracheostomy, age, and maturity at birth.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review and prospective interview by questionnaire.

Methods: The medical records of 106 pediatric patients (age 0-18 years) tracheostomized between January 1 1999 and January 1 2019 were reviewed.