Tracheoesophageal puncture site

What does "Tracheoesophageal puncture site" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A tracheoesophageal puncture site is a medical term referring to a specific location in the body where a hole is made between the windpipe and the food pipe. This is usually done during a surgical procedure to help a person speak after their voice box has been removed. The hole allows air to move from the windpipe to the food pipe and out through the mouth, enabling the person to produce sound and speak.

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