thyrotomy

[ thahy-rot-uh-mee ]

/ θaɪˈrɒt ə mi /

incision or splitting of the thyroid cartilage; laryngotomy.

Compare thyroidectomy.

Origin of thyrotomy

First recorded in 1875–80; thyro- + -tomy

In many instances, therefore, thyrotomy is the first stage in the operation of total laryngectomy.

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) |Various
It is probable that slight cases of stenosis can be treated better by intubation than by thyrotomy.

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) |Various
The instruments, ansthetic, and position require the same consideration as with thyrotomy (see p. 489).

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) |Various
Taking, therefore, the best published results, it appears that the mortality is at least twice as great as with thyrotomy.

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) |Various

Thyrotomy has been successfully performed in such cases, mostly under the impression that the disease was malignant.

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) |Various

thyrotomy

[ thī-rŏt′ə-mē ]

Incision of the thyroid gland.

laryngofissure