reconstructive surgery/decann at the same time?

[FightingForFaith]

I am sure this type of question has been asked numerous times, so pardon my redundance.

Long story short, Faith had a bronch yesterday and the ENT said her airway is still pretty swollen, but is a candidate for reconstructive surgery (I was out of the room at the time, so I am going off what my DH said, and of course the "man-holes" are significant, so I am not sure what type of surgery would be required) and to my surprise they would decann at the same time.

This is very shocking considering Faith has a 4.0 trach, size 3 airway, is making no sound, has no leak, and has never been capped.

This is all talk and probably won't happen for another year (still on the vent), but I was just curious if this type of thing happens.

Have any of your kiddos had surgery and d/c at the same time? Even when their airways are otherwise compromised?


Thanks for any input,
Jen