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  1. Michelle S. Junker, M.D.

    Michelle S. Junker, M.D.

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Acute Care Surgeon
    3. Trauma Surgeon
    4. Critical Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Tracheostomy, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Robotic surgery, Rib fracture stabili...zation, Colectomy, Gastrostomy tube placement, Robotic ventral hernia repair, Small bowel resection, Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration, Open hernia repair, Laparotomy, Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Small bowel obstruction, Appendicitis, Gallstones, Ventral hernia, Traumatic injury, Cholecystitis, Incisional hernia

  2. Ryan M. Kern, M.D.

    Ryan M. Kern, M.D.

    1. Internist
    2. Pulmonologist
    3. Critical Care Specialist
    4. Interventional Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Tracheostomy, Chest tube placement, Thoracentesis, Thoracoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Lung nodule, ...Tracheal stenosis, Pleural effusion, Tracheomalacia

  3. David G. Lott, M.D.

    David G. Lott, M.D.

    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Airway reconstruction, Tracheostomy, Botox injection, Laryngoscopy, Esophageal dilation, Laryngectomy, Microlaryngoscop...y, Laser vocal cord surgery, Laryngeal Botox injection, CO-2 laser treatment, Minimally invasive surgery, Bronchoscopy, Thyroplasty, Zenker's diverticulotomy, Cricopharyngeal myotomy, Zenker's diverticulectomy, Laryngotracheal reconstruction, Singing voice evaluation, Vocal cord injection, Videolaryngoscopy, Professional voice evaluation, FEESST, Larynx and trachea transplant, Esophagoscopy, Laryngeal reinnervation surgery, Airway management, KTP laser treatment, Tracheal stenting, Tracheal resection, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Transoral laser microsurgery, Transnasal esophagoscopy, Airway stenting, Dysphagia, Voice disorder, Tracheal stenosis, Throat cancer, Laryngeal cancer

  4. John M. Nathan, M.D.,D.D.S.

    John M. Nathan, M.D.,D.D.S.

    1. Surgeon
    2. Sleep Medicine Specialist
    3. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Tracheostomy, Jaw surgery, Flap surgery, Cancer rehabilitation, Skin biopsy, Trauma care, Upper airwa...y stimulation therapy , Glossectomy, Bone graft surgery, Dental implant surgery, Oral surgery, Maxillomandibular advancement surgery, Chin surgery, Nerve graft, Sentinel node biopsy, Parotid gland surgery, Parotidectomy, Skin cancer excision, Neck dissection, Facial fracture repair, Facial reconstruction, Mandibular reconstruction, Maxillary reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Rhinoplasty, Iliac crest bone graft, Free muscle transfer, Fibula free flap, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Sentinel lymph node surgery, Cosmetic jaw surgery, Orbital reconstruction, Oral biopsy, Nonvascularized bone graft, Microvascular surgery, Upper airway stimulation therapy evaluation, Facial nerve rehabilitation, Skin cancer reconstruction, Submandibular gland removal, Nonunion surgery, Temporalis flap, Vascularized bone grafting, Radial forearm free flap, Oral cancer screening, Skin cyst removal, Alveolar bone grafting, Nasal valve repair, Head and neck reconstruction, Buccal fat pad flap, Nasal septal reconstruction, Vermilionectomy, Microvascular reconstruction, Craniofacial surgery , Head and neck cancer surgery, Neck surgery, Oral and throat cancer, Cancer, Obstructive sleep apnea, Head and neck cancer, Skin cancer, Soft tissue sarcoma, Mouth cancer, Sleep apnea, Cleft palate, Cleft lip, Throat cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Basal cell carcinoma, Salivary gland cancer, Tonsil cancer, Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Osteosarcoma, Salivary gland tumor, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Facial deformity, Lip cancer, Floor of the mouth cancer, Soft palate cancer, Tongue cancer, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Osteomyelitis, Jaw tumors and cysts, Ameloblastoma, Parotid gland tumor, Osteoblastoma, Orbital fracture, Inner cheek cancer, Central giant cell granuloma, Facial fracture, Neck metastasis, Roof of mouth cancer, Fibrous dysplasia, Nasal obstruction, Nasal cancer, Gum cancer, Osteoradionecrosis, Micrognathia, Mouth tumor, Facial injury, Facial skin cancer, Acinic cell carcinoma, Warthin's tumor, Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Malocclusion, Radiation injury, Jaw cancer

  5. Mark S. Norton, M.D.

    Mark S. Norton, M.D.

    1. Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Tracheostomy, Chest tube placement, Thoracentesis, Bronchoscopy, Rigid bronchoscopy, Flexible bronchoscopy, Diagnostic ...bronchoscopy, Robotic bronchoscopy, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Lung nodule, Pleural effusion

  6. Gabriel E. Ortiz Jaimes, M.D.

    Gabriel E. Ortiz Jaimes, M.D.

    1. Pulmonologist
    2. Critical Care Specialist
    3. Interventional Pulmonologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Tracheostomy, Chest tube placement, Thoracoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial laser therapy, Endobronchial ultrasound b...iopsy, Bronchoscopic ablation, Bronchoscopic balloon dilation, Transbronchial cryobiopsy, Rigid bronchoscopy, Tracheal stenting, Robotic bronchoscopy, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Airway stenting, Emphysema, Pneumothorax, Lung cancer, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung nodule, Bronchial stenosis, Tracheal stenosis, Pleural effusion, Pleural disease, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Tracheomalacia, Endobronchial tumor

  7. Daniel L. Price, M.D.

    Daniel L. Price, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cancer treatment, Tracheostomy, Jaw surgery, Cancer rehabilitation, Skin biopsy, Trauma care, Glossectomy, Laryngectomy..., Transoral robotic surgery, Facial reanimation surgery, Nerve graft, Sentinel node biopsy, Parotid gland surgery, Parotidectomy, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Skin cancer excision, Neck dissection, Facial fracture repair, Facial reconstruction, Mandibular reconstruction, Maxillary reconstruction, Reconstructive surgery, Fibula free flap, Minimally invasive cancer surgery , Orbital reconstruction, Oral biopsy, Microvascular surgery, Skull base surgery, Skin cancer reconstruction, Submandibular gland removal, Radial forearm free flap, Oral cancer screening, Head and neck reconstruction, Microvascular reconstruction, Head and neck cancer surgery, Neck surgery, Oral and throat cancer, Cancer, Head and neck cancer, Skin cancer, Soft tissue sarcoma, Mouth cancer, Thyroid cancer, Melanoma, Throat cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Basal cell carcinoma, Paraganglioma, Salivary gland cancer, Tonsil cancer, Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Skull base tumor, Adenoid cystic carcinoma, Osteosarcoma, Salivary gland tumor, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Lip cancer, Floor of the mouth cancer, Soft palate cancer, Tongue cancer, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Osteomyelitis, Jaw tumors and cysts, Parotid gland tumor, Osteoblastoma, Inner cheek cancer, Tongue base cancer, Facial fracture, Roof of mouth cancer, Fibrous dysplasia, Nasal cancer, Parotid cancer, Osteoradionecrosis, Mouth tumor, Facial injury, Facial skin cancer, Warthin's tumor, Radiation injury, Jaw cancer

  8. Thea Price, M.D.

    Thea Price, M.D.

    1. Surgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Wound care, Tracheostomy, Gastrostomy, Skin graft surgery, Hernia repair, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Tissue regener...ation, Soft tissue injection, Bowel resection, Laparotomy, Wound ulcer healing, Bowel dysfunction, Dermatomyositis, Calciphylaxis, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Burns, Appendicitis, Wound, Traumatic injury, Cholecystitis, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Enterocutaneous fistula, Radiation injury, Surgical incision, Lower limb ulcer

  9. Amy L. Rutt, D.O.

    Amy L. Rutt, D.O.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Tracheostomy, Laryngoscopy, Laryngeal Botox injection, Thyroplasty, Phonosurgery, Voice therapy, Zenker's diverticulect...omy, Laser surgery, Laryngotracheal reconstruction, Vocal cord injection, Laryngeal reinnervation surgery, Dysphagia, Subglottic stenosis, Voice disorder, Vocal cord dysfunction, Vocal cord paralysis, Vocal cord paresis, Tracheal stenosis, Spasmodic dysphonia, Laryngeal cancer, Zenker's diverticulum, Vocal tremor, Vocal cord scarring, Vocal cord polyp, Vocal cord cyst, Tracheostomy dependence

  10. David Turay, M.D., PHD

    David Turay, M.D., PHD

    1. General Surgeon
    2. Critical Care Specialist
    3. Acute Care Surgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Tracheostomy, Feeding tube placement, Amputation, Peritoneal dialysis, VATS, Laparoscopic surgery, Hernia repair, Chole...cystectomy, Appendectomy, Abdominal surgery, Diagnostic laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Rib fracture stabilization, Thoracotomy, Bowel dysfunction, Shock, Pancreatitis, Stoma, Diverticulitis, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Mesenteric ischemia, Hernia, Compartment syndrome, Respiratory failure, Small bowel obstruction, Appendicitis, Infection, Traumatic injury, Cholecystitis, Abscess, Hemorrhage, Gangrene, Tumors and masses, Necrotizing fasciitis, Volvulus

Research

Mayo Clinic specialists are studying the long-term outcomes in function for people who've had strokes and gotten early tracheostomies, compared with those who have prolonged use of breathing tubes placed through the mouth into the windpipe, also known as orotracheal intubation.

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Tracheostomy care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic.
  2. Tracheostomy. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/lung-treatments. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  3. Tracheostomy and ventilator dependence. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/tracheostomies-or-ventilators/. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  4. Surgical airway. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/critical-care-medicine/respiratory-arrest/surgical-airway#. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  5. Roberts JR, et al., eds. Tracheostomy care. In: Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  6. Patton J. Tracheostomy care. British Journal of Nursing. 2019; doi:10.12968/bjon.2019.28.16.1060.
  7. Hyzy RC, et al. Tracheostomy in adults: Techniques and intraoperative complications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  8. Hyzy RC, et al. Tracheostomy: Rationale, indications, and contraindications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  9. Hyzy RC, et al. Tracheostomy: Postoperative care, maintenance, and complications in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  10. What is a tracheostomy? American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/surgery/ostomies/tracheostomy/what-is-tracheostomy.html. Accessed July 29, 2024.
  11. Tracheostomy in adults. American Thoracic Society. https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/tracheostomy-in-adults-1.pdf. Accessed July 30, 2024.
  12. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Aug. 2, 2024.

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