Tracheotomy is a surgical procedure used to cut a hole in the trachea through which a small tube is inserted.

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	Tracheotomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (366 words) A tracheotomy or tracheostomy is a surgical procedure performed on the neck to open a direct airway through an incision in the trachea (the windpipe). In emergent settings, in the context of failed endotracheal intubation or where intubation is contraindicated, cricothyrodotomy or mini-tracheostomy may be performed in preference to a tracheostomy. Insert tracheostomy tube (with concomitant withdrawal of endotracheal tube), inflate cuff, secure with tape around neck or stay sutures. Tracheostomy - PetPlace.com (702 words) Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which a new opening is created into the trachea or wind pipe to facilitate the passage of air or the evacuation of secretions. A permanent tracheostomy is used in cases of severe upper airway obstruction that cannot be treated medically or surgically, such as collapse of the larynx or tumors of the larynx that cannot be removed surgically. Remember that the tracheostomy is often only a symptomatic treatment to allow your pet to breathe easier; the primary problem is usually still present and may continue to progress and cause further difficulty for your pet.
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