Sharon undergoes successful tracheotomy: hospital (Reuters)

[Anchor Man]

http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rs...hoo.com/s/nm/20060115/ts_nm/mideast_sharon_dcReuters - Doctors on Sunday performed a
tracheotomy on comatose Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, a
surgical procedure that could help eventually wean him off a
respirator, a hospital statement said.


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[Gil]

A trach procedure is pretty basic.
It will also allow the respiratory therapists to keep him clear of "gunk" by giving them an access to suction any copius fluids from his lungs and bronchial tubes.