What Is Mitral Regurgitation? Mitral regurgitation (MR) occurs when the heart's mitral valve does not close completely, allowing blood to regurgitate (or leak) through the valve when it should be closed. Here is a brief review of the heart's chambers and valves.
A tracheostomy usually takes 20 to 45 minutes to perform. The surgeon or other health care professional will make a cut through the lower front part of your neck and then cut into your windpipe. Cuffed trach tubes may be used. These tubes use air to widen or narrow the tube to fit the hole.
If the tracheostomy is temporary, the tube will eventually be removed. Healing will occur quickly, leaving a minimal scar. Occasionally a stricture, or tightening, of the trachea may develop, which may affect breathing. If the tracheostomy tube is permanent, the hole remains open and may require surgical closure when no longer needed. Most patients require 1 to 3 days to adapt to breathing through a tracheostomy tube.