thyrofissure


la·ryn·go·fis·sure

(lă-ring'gō-fish'ŭr), Operative opening into the larynx, generally through the midline, commonly done for the excision of early carcinoma or the correction of laryngostenosis. Synonym(s): median laryngotomy, thyrofissure, thyroidotomy, thyrotomy (2)

laryngofissure thyrotomy

A midline incision made into the larynx via the thyroid cartilage.

thyrofissure

(thī″rō-fĭsh′ŭr) Surgical creation of an opening through the thyroid cartilage to expose the inside of the larynx.