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pharyngostomy

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pharyngostomy

creation of an artificial opening into the pharynx.

pharyngostomy intubation

an opening created through the skin of the neck or throat can be used to insert (1) an esophagostomy tube for feeding when the oral cavity must be bypassed following injury or surgery, or (2) an endotracheal tube.

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