Emergency Tracheostomy in Severe Airway Obstruction

52-year-old Male, presented in respiratory distress 2 weeks hospital stay Aug 24, 2025 Video included

ENT Tracheostomy Emergency Airway Neck Abscess

Chief Complaint / Presenting Problem

Rapidly progressive difficulty breathing and stridor over 48 hours due to a large neck abscess causing airway compression.

Diagnosis

Deep Neck Space Abscess with Impending Airway Compromise

Treatment & Procedure

Emergency tracheostomy performed to secure the airway, followed by incision and drainage of the neck abscess under general anaesthesia. IV antibiotics for 10 days.

Outcome & Result

Airway secured immediately. Abscess drained completely. Decannulation (tracheostomy tube removal) achieved at day 12. Patient discharged in stable condition.

Performed At

Sarvodaya Hospital

Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

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