Each February, the U.S. Army celebrates and pays tribute to black Soldiers and recognizes the important contributions they have made in past wars and are continuing to make today in overseas contingency operations. This timeline spans the history of black Soldiers from the American Revolution to present day operations.
Trachelectomy is the surgical removal of a womanâs uterine cervix and part of her vagina. The procedure aims to preserve fertility in women with cervical cancer by removing the cervical tumor while keeping the uterus intact.
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe). A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an airway and to remove secretions from the lungs. This tube is called a tracheostomy tube or trach tube. A tracheostomy may be done if you have: A large object blocking the airway. An inherited abnormality of the larynx or trachea. Breathed in harmful material such as smoke, steam, or other toxic gases. Cancer of the neck, which can affect breathing.