could you speak well after it is closed? is there a scar left? I would like to know
2007-04-20 05:39:53 · 7 answers · asked by MARTHA A 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Strictly speaking, the term tracheostomy refers to the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea, whereas the term tracheotomy refers to an incision of the trachea. However, many surgeons use these terms virtually interchangeably; in particular, they commonly refer to more temporary openings, in which cutaneous flaps are not sutured to the trachea, as tracheotomies. Other surgeons prefer to observe a more formal distinction between the two words. So the term tracheostomy refer to the process of creating an opening in the trachea, reserving the term tracheotomy for the actual tracheal incision.
In either cases; once the airway is adequate, the tracheostomy tube may be withdrawn and the wound managed with local cleaning and dry compressive dressings. The wound should heal by secondary intention. The wd is usually minute so that the scar is hardly visible. Normally, no sutures are required for short term duration and temporary tracheostomies.
After a trach tube (T-tube) is withdrawn;, the pt can speak well readily with a somewhat hoarse voice. This hoarseness will gradually dissipate.. They only complain of residual mild sore throats.
2007-04-20 06:26:33 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the tracheostomy is removed, the hole is not sewn. It is left to be closed by itself with time.
No, the trachea will not shut closed / collapse because the trachea is made of cartilage (soft bone) and the trachea will be kept in shape (open) even after removal of the tracheal tube.
Yes, you can speak well after it is closed because the vocal cord where the voice is generated is located way above the tracheostomy site - so there should be no problem with vocalizing. The reason you cannot speak while on tracheostomy is because the resonance produced by vocalization is escaped through the open hole therefore no sound can be produced.
There will be a scar.
2007-04-20 05:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ferris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a scar that is left. It looks like a belly button (innie). Think of the trachea like a hose. When there's a hole in it, the water leaks out from that spot. When that hole is taped up the water comes out of the end of the hose again. It is possible to have normal speech after the procedure.
2007-04-20 05:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by ladyluck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-18 04:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tracheostomy Removal
2016-12-28 03:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the area that is inside the throat that is opened is a very thick tough muscle, when the tubes are removed it closes over quickly, as the muscle is free to return to its usual place, externally maybe a suture or two, a small scar would be normal and it will fade in time.
2007-04-20 05:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by amicus curiae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trach Removal
2016-11-06 23:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋