@article{10.11648/j.ijo.20261201.14,
  author = {Soumaoro Siaka and Kone Fatogoma Issa and Cisse Naouma and Maurinne Kenne and Dicko Ibrahim and Diarra Kassim and Konate N’faly and Ouane Aissata and Coulibaly Assitan Kole and Doumbia Salimou and Konate Oumar and Bah Famagan and Traore Youssouf Traore and Boubacary Guindo and Singare Kadidiatou and Keita Mohamed Amadou},
  title = {Indication of Tracheotomy in the ENT department of the Gabriel Toure University Hospital},
  journal = {International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology},
  volume = {12},
  number = {1},
  pages = {20-24},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ijo.20261201.14},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijo.20261201.14},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ijo.20261201.14},
  abstract = {Introduction: Tracheostomy is the opening of the cervical trachea followed by the placement of a cannula. It is intended to provide a short circuit of the upper airway. The aim of this study is to review the indications for tracheostomy. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of 43 tracheotomized patients treated in the otorhinolaryngology department of Gabriel University Hospital. Toure de Bamako for a period of 6 years from January 2017 to August 2024. Results: The work involved 27 men (62.8%) and 16 women (37.2%), with a sex ratio of 1.69. The mean age of the patients was 38.295 years with extremes of 2.67 and 77 years. Laryngeal dyspnoea (n= 28) and dysphonia (n=26) were the main symptoms of consultation. Most tracheostomies were performed as an emergency procedure in 79.1% of cases (n=34), with scheduled tracheostomies performed in 20.9% of cases (n=9). The conditions requiring tracheostomy were dominated by malignant tumours of the larynx and pharynx (26.4%), followed by post-thyroidectomy recurrent paralysis (7.9%), trauma to the larynx (10.5%) and penetrating neck wounds (4.7%). Laryngeal papillomatosis was the main indication in children (4 children). The technique used was classical surgical tracheotomy, often performed under general anaesthesia (53.5%) and under local anaesthesia in emergency cases (46.5%). The skin incision was transverse in most cases (n=38) (88.4%) and vertical in 11.6% (n=5). Complications related to tracheostomy were diverse, generally benign, and occurred in 1% of cases. Mortality occurred in 3 of our patients whose cannulas were still in place, a rate of 8.1% (n=3). Conclusion: Whatever the indication, tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure whose usefulness and effectiveness are certain. Mastery of the technique, rigorous monitoring and postoperative care are the main conditions for minimising the risk of complications.},
 year = {2026}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Indication of Tracheotomy in the ENT department of the Gabriel Toure University Hospital
AU  - Soumaoro Siaka
AU  - Kone Fatogoma Issa
AU  - Cisse Naouma
AU  - Maurinne Kenne
AU  - Dicko Ibrahim
AU  - Diarra Kassim
AU  - Konate N’faly
AU  - Ouane Aissata
AU  - Coulibaly Assitan Kole
AU  - Doumbia Salimou
AU  - Konate Oumar
AU  - Bah Famagan
AU  - Traore Youssouf Traore
AU  - Boubacary Guindo
AU  - Singare Kadidiatou
AU  - Keita Mohamed Amadou
Y1  - 2026/04/28
PY  - 2026
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijo.20261201.14
DO  - 10.11648/j.ijo.20261201.14
T2  - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
JF  - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
JO  - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
SP  - 20
EP  - 24
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2472-2413
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijo.20261201.14
AB  - Introduction: Tracheostomy is the opening of the cervical trachea followed by the placement of a cannula. It is intended to provide a short circuit of the upper airway. The aim of this study is to review the indications for tracheostomy. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of 43 tracheotomized patients treated in the otorhinolaryngology department of Gabriel University Hospital. Toure de Bamako for a period of 6 years from January 2017 to August 2024. Results: The work involved 27 men (62.8%) and 16 women (37.2%), with a sex ratio of 1.69. The mean age of the patients was 38.295 years with extremes of 2.67 and 77 years. Laryngeal dyspnoea (n= 28) and dysphonia (n=26) were the main symptoms of consultation. Most tracheostomies were performed as an emergency procedure in 79.1% of cases (n=34), with scheduled tracheostomies performed in 20.9% of cases (n=9). The conditions requiring tracheostomy were dominated by malignant tumours of the larynx and pharynx (26.4%), followed by post-thyroidectomy recurrent paralysis (7.9%), trauma to the larynx (10.5%) and penetrating neck wounds (4.7%). Laryngeal papillomatosis was the main indication in children (4 children). The technique used was classical surgical tracheotomy, often performed under general anaesthesia (53.5%) and under local anaesthesia in emergency cases (46.5%). The skin incision was transverse in most cases (n=38) (88.4%) and vertical in 11.6% (n=5). Complications related to tracheostomy were diverse, generally benign, and occurred in 1% of cases. Mortality occurred in 3 of our patients whose cannulas were still in place, a rate of 8.1% (n=3). Conclusion: Whatever the indication, tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure whose usefulness and effectiveness are certain. Mastery of the technique, rigorous monitoring and postoperative care are the main conditions for minimising the risk of complications.
VL  - 12
IS  - 1
ER  - 

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