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Is a surgery to remove permanent tracheotomy tube safe?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Generally yes.: Usually, just downsize till you get to about size 4, then remove. Usually, hole closes on its own.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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