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Should my child be operated for tracheostomy?
Question
I have a 37 months old premature baby. She got acute respiratory problem at birth and for the same is being operated for tracheostomy. She is underweight and on the T-tube. The doctors are planning for surgery. Is it advisable to operate at this stage or should she gain more weight first?
Expert Answer
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Dr Anurag KrishnaJun 28, 2006
Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery,
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
Max Institute of Paediatrics,
Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi
This may be an appropriate time for reversal of tracheostomy. The doctors will first ensure that the air passages are fine and that your child does in fact tolerate decannulation.
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