An account of eight consecutive cases of thyrotomy (crico-thyrotomy), with one death, for removal of intra-laryngeal growths, &c / by Walker Downie.

  • Downie, J. Walker, (James Walker), 1855-1921.
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[1896]
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Credit: An account of eight consecutive cases of thyrotomy (crico-thyrotomy), with one death, for removal of intra-laryngeal growths, &c / by Walker Downie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    AN ACCOUNT OF EIGHT CONSECUTIVE CASES OF THYROTOMY (CRICO-THYROTOMY), WITH ONE DEATH, FOR REMOVAL OF INTRA-LARYNGEAL GROWTHS, &C.1 By WALKER DOWN1E, M.B., F.F.P.S.G., Lecturer on Diseases of Throat and Nose, Glasgow University ; Surgeon, Throat and Nose Department, Western Infirmary, &c. The following eight cases illustrate some of the many intra - laryngeal diseases which can be treated more directly, more safely, and more successfully by the operation about to be described than by any other means. The operative procedure adopted is usually referred to as thyrotomy. In each case, however, not only was the thyroid cartilage divided, but the cricoid cartilage and the crico-thyroid membrane were similarly dealt with, the interior of the larynx being thereby fully exposed to view. Laryngotomy, in the fullest sense of the word, is the term which would be most appli- cable to this operation ; but, peculiarly, this latter term is by authorities limited to incision of the crico-thyroid membrane ; and so, to prevent confusion, I have entitled them as cases of thyrotomy or crico-thyrotomy. As publication of the full notes of these cases would both weary the reader and occupy too much space, I have arranged the main points in each- case in tabular form, that these particulars may be more readily and clearly followed and compared. At the International Medical Congress of 1881 it was agreed by those in conclave that every benign laryngeal tumour ought, if possible, to be removed per vices naturales, and only if an experienced laryngologist had established the inexpedi- ency of this method should the extra-]aiyngeal operation be 1 Paper read and cases shown at the Glasgow Medico-Chirureical Society, 17th April, 1896. 6