tracheotomy: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	tracheostomy

Photos

anatomy of trachea and lungs

surgical tracheotomy.

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Topics

trachea surgery ostomy abortion cesarean section gender-affirming surgery Tommy John surgery laryngectomy sterilization gastrectomy mastectomy radial keratotomy coronary artery bypass

Key People

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Pierre-Fidèle Bretonneau

French physician

A Yorkshire terrier dressed up as a veterinarian or doctor on a white background. (dogs)

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