Tracheoesophageal Puncture
Tracheoesophageal Puncture
Definition
A surgical procedure that creates a fistula between the trachea and esophagus in a patient who has previously undergone a total laryngectomy for the purpose of inserting a voice prosthesis to allow for esophageal speech.
Also known as Tracheoesophageal Puncture — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0472569 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Trachea | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |