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Tracheostomy
Definition A tracheostomy is an opening surgically created through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an airway, and to remove secretions from the lungs. This tube is called a tracheostomy tube or trach tube.
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Overview & Description
General anesthesia is used. The neck is cleaned and draped. Surgical cuts are made to expose the tough cartilage rings that make up the outer wall of the trachea. The surgeon then cuts two of these rings and inserts a tracheostomy tube.
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• Definition
• Tracheostomy: Overview & Description
• Tracheostomy: Indications
• Tracheostomy: Expectations after Surgery
• Tracheostomy: Convalescence & Recovery
• Tracheostomy: Risks
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Review Date : 5/6/2003
Reviewed By : Jason Newman, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Washington, DC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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