laryngofissure

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• Endoscopic procedures are best suited for small endolaryngeal lesions; the more aggressive laryngofissure approach is used for recurrences and for lesions that have spread beyond the confines of the larynx.

  Academic text (2009)

• The treatment of choice for an oncocytic lesion is complete endoscopic excision or, if necessary, laryngofissure. A partial laryngectomy is occasionally required.

  Academic text (2009)

• Therefore, a decision to undertake definitive surgical treatment was made, and laryngofissure was performed.

  Academic text (1996)

• Excision can be performed endoscopically or by the laryngofissure procedure described by Watanabe et al. in 1984.

  Academic text (2004)

• They range from the minimally invasive endoscopic needle aspiration to more involved procedures such as marsupialization, extended ventriculotomy, and the open laryngofissure approach.

  Academic text (2009)

• An external approach is indicated for larger tumors—either a lateral pharyngotomy, lateral thyrotomy, or a laryngofissure technique.

  Academic text (2005)

• Laryngofissure with keel or stent placement may be performed for more severe obstructions; it allows for simultaneous treatment of subglottic stenosis and cartilage grafting.

  Academic text (2009)

• The laryngofissure procedure allowed the doctor to retrieve a foreign object lodged in the patient's throat.

• In cases of severe laryngeal obstruction, a laryngofissure may be necessary to restore the patient's ability to breathe.

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