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Tracheotomy (/ ˌtreɪkiˈɒtəmi /, UK also / ˌtræki -/), or tracheostomy, is a surgical airway management procedure which consists of making an incision (cut) on the anterior aspect (front) of the neck and opening a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (windpipe).
25 Οκτ 2022 · A tracheotomy is performed, making a horizontal incision into the airway between the tracheal rings; this should be planned to allow an adequate margin beyond the inferior extent of the tumor (particularly if there is subglottic extension), and with adequate inferior trachea to be matured to the skin.
24 Ιουλ 2023 · Cricoid cartilage - a palpable landmark to identify the junction of the larynx and trachea. The skin incision is typically placed 1 to 2 cm inferior to the cricoid. Sternal notch - a palpable landmark to identify the thoracic inlet.
The total laryngectomy procedure involves the removal of all laryngeal structures and a section of the upper trachea, which leads to disconnection of the airway and a permanent breathing hole in the neck (tracheostoma).
16 Απρ 2024 · Total laryngectomy is an essential procedure for the head & neck surgical oncologist. Even with advancements in systemic and radiation therapy, it continues to be a viable and oncologically sound procedure for many patients with laryngeal malignancies.
This fully revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the fundamentals of contemporary larynx and trachea surgery, presenting the state of the art in European laryngology.
To understand the specific anatomical differences between tracheotomy (incision of the trachea) and laryngectomy (removal of the larynx), it is of particular importance to first visualise and correctly understand the airways of a healthy person.
