Very good question I think. I think they inserted a zipper in my neck or should have. It's been opened and checked 4 times since the 1st one. Now if they could pass on some tips for an easier way to shave the neck. Feels like a canal where they cut so much.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here