All of the following are indications for tracheostomy except ?: (A) Coma after head injury, (B) Maxillofacial injury, (C) Bilateral abductor palsy, (D) Superior laryngeal nerve palsy
Answer is D. Tracheostomy A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the anterior wall of trachea. A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an airway and to remove secretions from the lungs. The tube is called tracheostomy tube. Ref : HAZARIKA 3RD ED.