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Tracheotomy for Sharon 'successful'

Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon underwent a successful tracheotomy to help wean him off a respirator that has been helping him breathe since he suffered a massive stroke on January 4, hospital officials said.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006

Surgery a success but Sharon still in a coma

ISRAELI Prime Minister Ariel Sharon underwent a successful tracheotomy yesterday to help wean him off a respirator that has been helping him breathe since he suffered a massive stroke 11 days ago, hospital officials said, but he remained in a coma.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006

Sharon faces tracheotomy surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will undergo a tracheotomy on tonight to help wean him off a respirator that has been helping him breathe since he suffered a massive stroke on January 4, hospital officials said.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2006