Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to a tracheostomy?

A) It is safer to do in infants than adults because the esophagus is more offset and thereby less likely to be injured.
B) The isthmus of the thyroid gland is typically divided or retracted.
C) Care must be taken to avoid transecting an artery that is sometimes present and runs immediately superficial to the trachea.
D) Care must be taken to avoid transecting the inferior thyroid veins.
E) It is typically performed through a portion of the first four tracheal segments.


Ans: A

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