A potential bursal space between the tracheal rings and the overlying peritracheal fascia in the anterior neck, particularly at the level of tracheotomy where repeated movement of tracheal tube flanges against the tracheal wall creates friction.
Tracheal periosteal bursitis is a recognised cause of chronic peristomal pain and tracheal granuloma formation in long-term tracheostomy patients, where the tube flange compresses and irritates the anterior tracheal wall. Proper tracheostomy tube sizing, care, and replacement addresses this complication. Tracheal stenosis at the cuff or tip site shares a similar mechanism.
Granuloma formation at the tracheal periosteal level from chronic tube friction in long-term tracheostomy, producing partial airway obstruction and requiring granuloma removal and tube revision.
This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Some are essential for site functionality, while others help us analyze and improve your usage experience. Please review your options and make your choice.
If you are under 16 years old, please ensure that you have received consent from your parent or guardian for any non-essential cookies.
Your privacy is important to us. You can adjust your cookie settings at any time. For more information about how we use data, please read our privacy policy. You may change your preferences at any time by clicking on the settings button below.
Note that if you choose to disable some types of cookies, it may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
Some required resources have been blocked, which can affect third-party services and may cause the site to not function properly.
This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and ensure the site functions properly. By continuing to use this site, you acknowledge and accept our use of cookies.
