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Dr. Winston M. Manimtim, MD, FAAP is a neonatologist in Kansas City, MO specializing in neonatology. He graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Winston M. Manimtim, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Children's Mercy Kansas City, North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health and Mosaic Life Care.
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.
Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.
A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.
Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.
Dr. Winston M. Manimtim, MD, FAAP graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the Neonatal-Perinatal, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certification: Neonatal-Perinatal, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Missouri
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Dr. Winston Manimtim is a neonatology specialist in Kansas City, MO. His clinical interests include bronchopulmonary dysplasia, tracheostomy, and global health. Before completing his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Manimtim attended medical school at the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. His professional affiliations include Children's Mercy Kansas City, North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health, and Mosaic Life Care.
