Tracheostomy site

What does "Tracheostomy 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 tracheostomy site refers to the location on a person's neck where a surgical hole has been made into the windpipe. This procedure is done to help the person breathe when the usual route for breathing is somehow blocked or reduced. The hole is kept open with a special tube, and the area around this tube on the neck is what is referred to as the tracheostomy site.

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