a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
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tracheostomy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | tracheotomy |
| Type of | operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process |
Examples of tracheostomy
tracheostomy
No hidden tracheostomy, and yes it's a medical condition that allows him to do this.
From the theatlantic.com
They agreed to let doctors perform a tracheostomy to help him breathe.
From the sacbee.com
A tracheostomy was necessary so, for the time being, I cannot speak.
From the time.com
As a newborn, Theo had to have a tracheostomy as the disorder left his lower jaw too small.
From the nzherald.co.nz
One in eight needed a breathing or tracheostomy tube placed in their throat to enable speech.
From the sciencedaily.com
At the time, she had a feeding tube and a tracheostomy, which required frequent suctioning of her lungs.
From the sacbee.com
Theoretically, one can live a normal life span with a tracheostomy and a ventilator and excellent nursing.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Then, she cleaned the tube in his throat, a tracheostomy.
From the charlotteobserver.com
He advised using a vertical incision and was the first to introduce the idea of a tracheostomy tube.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
- Among the oldest described surgical procedures, tracheotomy (also referred to as pharyngotomy, laryngotomy, and tracheostomy) consists of making an incision on the anterior aspect of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea. ...
- A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea, through the neck, and a tube inserted so as to make an artificial opening in order to assist breathing
- Refers to the opening in the trachea. As a treatment for severe obstructive sleep apnea, a tube to assist oxygenation and ventilation and/or to overcome an obstruction in the airway located superiorly.
- Opening in windpipe to facilitate breathing.
- Surgery to create an opening (stoma) into the windpipe. The opening itself may also be called a tracheostomy.
- Also known as a tracheotomy; a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the windpipe via the neck in order to insert a tube that facilitates breathing. This procedure is reserved for patients with severe sleep apnea.
- Surgical opening into the trachea (windpipe) to help someone breathe who has an obstruction or swelling in the larynx (voice box) or upper throat.
- Surgery to create an opening of the trachea through the neck.
