Tracheomalacia can develop because of the constant pressure exerted by the cuff, causing tracheal dilation and erosion of the cartilage. Pneumothorax can develop during any tracheostomy procedure if the thoracic cavity is accidentally entered. Subcutaneous emphysema can develop during any tracheostomy procedure if air escapes into fresh tissue planes of the neck. Tracheo-innominate artery fistula can occur any time a malpositioned tube causes its distal tip to push against the lateral wall of the tracheostomy.

A) True
B) False