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Tracheostomy

Also called Neck breathing hole operation

OtolaryngologySurgeryCritical CareImportant

Surgical creation of an opening through the anterior neck into the trachea, indicated for prolonged mechanical ventilation or upper airway obstruction.

Korean

기관절개술

기도 확보를 위해 기관에 외과적으로 개구부를 만드는 수술; 장기 기계 환기나 상기도 폐색 시 시행.

French

Trachéostomie

Ouverture chirurgicale à travers la partie antérieure du cou dans la trachée ; indiquée pour la ventilation prolongée ou l'obstruction des voies aériennes supérieures.

Word parts

  • trache/oRoot(Greek) Trachea, windpipe
  • -stomySuffix(Greek) Creating an opening

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