This book describes a surgical procedure for removing laryngeal growths known as thyrotomy. It provides detailed instructions on the technique, including modifications that the author has developed based on his own experience and research. Whether you're a medical student, a practicing surgeon, or just interested in the history of medicine, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of surgical techniques and the challenges of treating laryngeal disorders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.