Background: Tracheostomy is traditionally used for airway management in head and neck oncological surgery. This has associated morbidity and delayed post operative recovery. The development of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols encourages consideration of whether tracheostomy is an absolute requirement for all patients in this cohort. This study assesses the safety of selective use of tracheostomy in this group.
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