Laryngofissure is :

Laryngofissure is defined in as follows: "The operation of opening the larynx by a median incision through the thyroid cailage with the formation of a wide window: for the removal of cancer of the larynx; median laryngotomy." This operation is an extremely useful and practical tool in the practice of the laryngologist. However, its applicability has ceain limitations; if these are disregarded, its use may be hazardous to the continued well-being of the patient.