Tracheal stenosis occurs in as many as 1 in 10 patients after prolonged tracheostomy. At what sites does this stenosis usually occur? 1. Cuff site 2. Tip of the tube 3. Stoma site
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
In patients with tracheostomy tubes, stenosis may occur at the cuff, tube tip, or stoma sites, with the stoma site being the most common.
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