Trachea shave, also known as a laryngotomy or cricothyroidotomy, is an emergency surgical procedure used to secure a patient's airway when standard methods fail. The surgeon makes an incision in the trachea and removes a small amount of cartilage to widen the opening for intubation.
Trachea shave, also known as a laryngotomy or cricothyroidotomy, is an emergency surgical procedure used to secure a patient's airway when standard methods fail. The surgeon makes an incision in the trachea and removes a small amount of cartilage to widen the opening for intubation.
Trachea shaving is a minimally invasive procedure in Croatia used to remove excess growths or narrowed areas from the trachea (windpipe). It involves using a microdebrider or a scalpel to carefully shave away the excess tissue.
This treatment is typically performed under local anesthesia and takes around 1 hour. Patients may experience mild soreness and hoarseness after the procedure, which usually resolves within a few days.