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Ethical clearance was obtained, and data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20, with results presented as descriptive statistics. Statistical significance was set at\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &gt; 0.05.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study included 27 patients (59.3% male, 40.7% female), with a mean age of 24.6 years. Primary indications for tracheostomy were temporomandibular joint ankylosis (48.1%), large orofacial tumors (40.7%), and ankylosis due to Noma (11.1%). Tracheostomies were performed electively in 81.5% of cases, while 18.5% were emergency procedures. The average time to complete each tracheostomy was approximately 27.5\u2009min. Cannulation lasted between 24 and 48\u2009h, with an average of 26.7\u2009h. Complications were recorded in 2 (7.4%) cases.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Tracheostomy was performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons, with an average operation time of approximately 27.5\u2009min. The procedure could be elective or emergency, and cannulation was maintained for a short duration of 27\u2009h. 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