The tracheotomy | Windpipe
The tracheotomy A tracheotomy is an artificial opening of the windpipe. A kind of tube/cannula is then inserted into this opening, which connects the trachea with the outside world and keeps the incision open. This tube, which directs the air through the incision in the trachea into the lungs, is called a “tracheostoma” in medical … The tracheotomy | Windpipe