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Clinical Approach to Decision-Making in Nasogastric Tube Weaning and Tracheostomy Tube Decannulation

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Extensive resections for advanced malignancies of the oral cavity quite often require patients to have a tracheostomy tube and nasogastric tube for prolonged periods leading to dependence. Timely and safe removal of these tubes would help hasten the recovery and rehabilitation of these patients. A simple bedside protocol for evaluation and weaning of nasogastric tube and tracheostomy tube is outlined in this communication. This would help health care workers in resource-poor settings make safe clinical decisions and improve care.

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Acknowledgement

The authors express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Ravindra P Deo, Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar. He is a constant source of inspiration, encouragement and support in the department.

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  1. Department of Dentistry, Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, India

    Deepika Kenkere

  2. Department of ENT, Fairfield General Hospital, Greater Manchester, Bury, UK

    Abhilasha Karunasagar

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Kenkere, D., Karunasagar, A. Clinical Approach to Decision-Making in Nasogastric Tube Weaning and Tracheostomy Tube Decannulation. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 20, 510–511 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-021-01534-z

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