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is a surgery to remove permanent tracheotomy tube safe?
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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered
35 years experience Thoracic Surgery
Generally yes.: Usually, just downsize till you get to about size 4, then remove. Usually, hole closes on its own.
Answered on Nov 25, 2014
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