____ is a surgical procedure to gain entry to the trachea through the anterior neck.

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Surgical cricothyroidotomy is the surgical procedure to gain entry to the trachea through the anterior neck. A surgical incision is made at the level of the cricothyroid membrane to allow direct access to the trachea. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they either do not exist or refer to procedures that involve other methods or locations for gaining access to the airway.

____ Is a Surgical Procedure to Gain Entry to the Trachea