In a properly performed traditional surgical tracheotomy, entrance to the trachea is made through an incision in what area?

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In a traditional surgical tracheotomy, the entrance to the trachea is typically made through or between the second and third tracheal rings. This location is chosen to avoid damage to the cricoid cartilage and to ensure that the incision is made in a relatively safe and accessible part of the trachea.

In a Properly Performed Traditional Surgical Tracheotomy, Entrance to the Trachea