Meaning & use
Laryngotomy
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A surgical incision into the larynx, performed to open the airway in emergencies or to allow access for other procedures.
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The surgeon performed an emergency laryngotomy to restore the patient's airway.
A laryngotomy may be necessary when swelling blocks the upper airway and intubation is not possible.
A note on using this word
A laryngotomy is distinct from a tracheotomy, which involves incising the trachea below the larynx rather than the larynx itself.
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