tracheoesophageal puncture

Definition / meaning of tracheoesophageal puncture

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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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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