laryngostomy

laryngostomy definition - medical

lar·yn·gos·to·my (lărˌĭn-gŏsˈtə-mē)

noun
Surgical creation of a permanent opening into the larynx.

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Laryngostomy is a life saving procedure in which a surgical opening is done in the cricothyroid membrane

Posted by hamza 85 days ago.

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