👉 A cytopharyngeal or tracheal tube, also known as a "tracheostomy," is a surgical procedure that involves opening the airway by removing the soft tissue surrounding the airway. It's used when there are technical problems with the airway, such as croup, pneumonia, or other conditions where the airways are blocked. In a tracheostomy, a tube called a "cytopharyngeal" is inserted into the upper part of