Tracheo-oesophageal puncture
Tracheo-oesophageal Puncture
Tracheo-oesophageal puncture (pronounced trā′kē-ō-ĕ-sof′ă-gē-ăl pŭngk′chŭr) is a surgical procedure that creates a small opening between the trachea and the oesophagus. This procedure is often performed to restore speech after a total laryngectomy.
Etymology
The term "tracheo-oesophageal puncture" is derived from the Greek words "tracheia" (windpipe), "oesophagus" (gullet), and the Latin word "punctura" (a pricking or puncturing).
Procedure
During a tracheo-oesophageal puncture, a small hole is made in the wall of the trachea and the oesophagus. A prosthesis is then inserted into this hole to allow air to pass from the lungs into the oesophagus and out through the mouth, enabling the patient to speak.
Related Terms
- Trachea: The windpipe, a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.
- Oesophagus: The gullet, a muscular tube connecting the throat with the stomach.
- Total Laryngectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the entire larynx (voice box).
- Prosthesis: An artificial device that replaces a missing body part.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tracheo-oesophageal puncture
- Wikipedia's article - Tracheo-oesophageal puncture
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