Minitracheotomy Seldinger—assessment of a new technique

A multicentre, prospective study of 26 patients was undertaken for the assessment of insertion of minitracheotomy tubes by the Seldinger technique. The technique of insertion is described. There were two misplacements, three blockages of the inserting Tuohy needle with fat, and six cases of difficulty in passing the minitracheotomy tube.     

Atlantoaxial fixationwith transarticular screws—Magerl technique

Fixation of the atlantoaxial joint using transarticular screws is a safe and effective means of stabilizing the C1–C2 joint.It is particularly useful when the posterior arch of C1 is cartilaginous or hypoplastic. Improvement in imaging techniques has contributed to its increasing safety.