Exploration of second tracheotomy

Objective To explore the surgical management of second tracheotomy. Methods Retrospective analysis of 32 cases with recurrent cerebrovascular disease or pulmonary infection who under⁃went second tracheotomy in our hospital from 2008 to 2010. Results These 32 cases were operated successfully without complication. Among these cases, 6 patients occurred hemorrhage after operation and the hemostatic effect was good. Conclusion Second tracheotomy is difficult. It depends on the first tracheotomy condition and the trachea exposure to decide the operation mode and incision position. DOI：10.3969/j.issn.1672⁃6731.2012.01.017