How to Remove The Hardened Crusts From a Blocked T-Tube

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Rahmat Omar

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12 years ago

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Otorhinolaryngology

Case description

In this video we can see a hardened crusts involving the horizontal segment of T-tube. It was removed as an office procedure. To avoid such an occurrence nursing aspect in the early period after its insertion is very important. It is very important to inform the patient to come back for review if they experienced difficulty in breathing or when they are capable to phonate even without closing the tube end as these may indicate tube obstruction.

tags: T-Tube difficulty in breathing tube obstruction