inferior laryngotomy
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Laryngotomy — is the surgical operation of cutting into the larynx, possibly with specialized equipment such as a laryngotome. The surgical creation of a permanent opening in the larynx is referred to as laryngostomy. Laryngotomy is an important procedure in… … Wikipedia
laryngotomy — A surgical incision of the larynx. [laryngo + G. tome, incision] inferior l. SYN: cricothyrotomy. median l. SYN: laryngofissure. superior l. incision through the … Medical dictionary
laryngotomy — n. surgical incision of the larynx. Inferior laryngotomy, in which an incision is made in the cricothyroid membrane beneath the larynx, is a life saving operation for patients in whom there is obstruction to breathing at or above the larynx. See … The new mediacal dictionary
Ларинготомия (Laryngotomy) — хирургическое рассечение гортани. Нижняя ларинготомия (inferior laryngotomy) (при которой разрезается перстнещитовидная связка) является операцией, позволяющей спасти жизнь больным с закупоркой дыхательных путей, если место этой закупорки… … Медицинские термины
ЛАРИНГОТОМИЯ — (laryngotomy) хирургическое рассечение гортани. Нижняя ларинготомия (inferior laryngotomy) (при которой разрезается перстнещитовидная связка) является операцией, позволяющей спасти жизнь больным с закупоркой дыхательных путей, если место этой… … Толковый словарь по медицине
cricothyrotomy — Incision through the skin and cricothyroid membrane for relief of respiratory obstruction; used prior to or in place of tracheotomy in certain emergency respiratory obstructions. SEE ALSO: coniotomy. SYN … Medical dictionary
Cricothyrotomy — Intervention In cricothyrotomy, the incision or puncture is made through the cricothyroid membrane in between the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid cartilage. ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
Rhinoplasty — For the album by Primus, see Rhinoplasty (album). Rhinoplasty Intervention Rhinoplasty: The lower lateral cartilage (greater alar cartilage) exposed for plastic modification via the left nostril … Wikipedia
Thyroidectomy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 06.3 06.5 MeSH … Wikipedia
Chest tube — Intervention The free end of the Chest Drainage Device is usually attached to an underwater seal, below the level of the chest. This allows the air or fluid to escape from the pleural space, and prevents anything returning to the chest … Wikipedia
