Airway compromise in neck cancer patients with distorted anatomy has been a challenge for head and neck surgeons. To the best of our knowledge, the use of ultrasound has not been reported as an adjunct prior to an awake urgent tracheostomy in these types of patients. Our main objective is to provide an additional tool for identification of vital neck structures in preparation for an awake tracheostomy.

Soraya Abdul-Hadi Martinez

Edgar F Del Toro-Diez

Jose Sanchez-Perez

Coral Ruiz-Mojica

Luis Martinez-Nater

Ana L Melero-Pardo

Yamil E Castillo Beauchamp

American Journal of Otolaryngology

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Navigating a challenging airway: An ultrasound-guided approach to urgent tracheostomy

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