👉 In general, a tracheolaryngotomy is an surgical procedure that involves cutting open the trachea (windpipe) to open up the airway and remove any obstructed or diseased trachea. This typically occurs during surgery for certain conditions such as laryngotracheal deviation, tracheobronchial airflow obstruction, or other tracheopathy. However, in some cases, a tracheolaryngotomy may be performed without an open airway opening
