An unusual cause of late tracheostomy bleed

V. Hemanth, C. Satish Kumar, D. Manikandan, F. Musarrat, A. P. Preetham, M. G. Paulraj

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Chennai, India.
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Southern Railway Headquarters Hospital, Chennai, India;.
Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai, India.

DOI: 10.4236/crcm.2013.24071                

Abstract

Human myiasis is common in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Tracheostomal myiasis is a rare entity, and only 7 such cases have been reported in literature. Our study emphasizes the importance of health education with regards to hygiene, sanitation and home tracheostomy tube care especially in immunocompromised individuals.

Keywords

Tracheostomy Bleed; Myiasis; Chrysomya Bezziana

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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