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Silver tracheostomy tube obturator in the tracheobroncial tree
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 June 2007
Abstract
An unusual incident of aspiration of a silver tracheostomy tube obturator is described. Common sense advice to patients performing home tracheostomy care may help avoid similar occurrences in the future.
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