What is Tracheal Shave (chondrolaryngoplasty) Tracheal shave (chondrolaryngoplasty) is a surgery to make the thyroid cartilage smaller. The thyroid cartilage is the V-shaped cartilage on the voice box (larynx) and shows as a bump in front of the neck. It is also called the Adam’s apple. In men, the bump is usually larger and sticks …
What is Tracheomalacia Tracheomalacia is a common condition in which the walls of the body’s main airway (trachea) are not as strong as normal. Tracheomalacia results in a partial closing or collapsing of the trachea. This can make it hard for your child to breathe and to get enough air. Tracheomalacia can be present at …
Tracheostomy Tube Care Steps A tracheostomy, or trach (rhymes with “take”), is a surgically created opening in the trachea. A tracheostomy tube, or trach tube, is a tube that is placed in this opening to help with breathing. Taking good care of your trach and trach tube will help you stay safe and free from …
Tracheostomy Tube Care and Safety Children A tracheostomy tube, or trach tube, is a plastic or metal tube that is placed in a hole (stoma) in the neck. The tube goes into the airway (trachea) that leads down to the lungs. A tracheostomy allows your child to breathe without using his or her nose or …
Tracheostomy Tube Care and Safety Newborn – Instructions A tracheostomy tube, or trach tube, is a flexible tube that is placed in a hole (stoma) in the main airway (trachea) that leads down to the lungs. A tracheostomy allows your baby to breathe without using his or her nose or mouth. A trach tube may …
What is Tracheostomy Tracheostomy is a procedure to create an opening in the windpipe (trachea). A breathing tube (tracheostomy tube) is then placed in this opening. This allows you to breathe without using your nose or mouth. A tracheostomy may be permanent or temporary. It may be planned and performed in an operating room, or …
TRAM Breast Reconstruction Surgery TRAM Breast reconstruction surgery to recreate a breast after breast tissue has been removed as part of cancer treatment (mastectomy). There are many kinds of breast reconstruction procedures. One type is called TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis muscle). TRAM reconstruction uses tissue and muscle from your abdomen (flap procedure) to reconstruct your …