Case Reports and Reviews: Open Access

A Case of Extensive Granulation: An Ignored Tracheostomy

Krishna Vedala, Philip T. Sobash, Soubhi Alhayek, and Krishna Kakkera

Abstract

Tracheostomy is a common surgical procedure but with various complication. While granulation formation can be evident, there is very little research regarding the extent of granulation pervasion into surrounding structures. In this clinical image, we describe a case of significant granulation formation in a patient with chronic tracheostomy and emphasize the adverse effects due to lack of proper tracheostomy management.

Keywords: Tracheostomy, Critical care medicine, Respiratory medicine.