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Date Published: 23/02/2026
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DOI: 10.60137/tmhvn.v71i75.265
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Vol. 71 No. 75 (2026)
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Vo, N. H., Huynh, T. K. H., Truong, T. L. N., & Ly, X. Q. (2025). APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF THE MONTGOMERY® CANNULA. Vietnam Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 71(75), 42-49. https://doi.org/10.60137/tmhvn.v71i75.265

APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF THE MONTGOMERY® CANNULA

Ngoc Hoan Vo1, Thi Kim Hong Huynh2, Thi Le Na Truong2, Xuan Quang Ly1,
1 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
2 University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City

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Abstract

Background: The Montgomery® stoma stent is an alternative to the conventional tracheostomy cannula; however, data on its clinical application in Vietnam remains limited. Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics, indications, outcomes, and complications associated with the use of this device. Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted on 18 patients who received a Montgomery® Long-term cannula at the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City from July 2023 to July 2025. Results: The main indications included glottic/subglottic stenosis (33.3%), bilateral vocal cord paralysis in adduction (22.2%), and serving as an ‘interim step’ in the decannulation process (44.4%). Regarding outcomes, 9 of 18 patients were successfully decannulated, and 7 of 18 continued to use the device. The median time to successful decannulation was 2.5 months. The most common complication was granulation tissue (11.1%). Conclusion: The Montgomery® cannula is a versatile device for various clinical indications, with a high rate of successful treatment outcomes and manageable complications.

 

 

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Stoma stent, Montgomery® cannula, clinical outcomes, complications, decannulation

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