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