Table 3 Results of endoscopic assessment
From: Value of endoscopic examination of airways and swallowing in tracheostomy decannulation
Result | Cause | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Unfit for decannulation | Upper airway obstruction | 24 | 41 |
Aspiration | 22 | 37 | |
Decannulated | Fit | 13 | 22 |