Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TRAY-kee-o-ee-SOF-uh-JEE-ul PUNK-chur) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TRAY-kee-o-ee-SOF-uh-JEE-ul PUNK-chur)? A small opening made by a surgeon between the esophagus and the trachea. A valve keeps food out of the trachea but lets air into the esophagus for esophageal speech.

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