chondrolaryngoplasty

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chondrolaryngoplasty

surgical procedure

Also known as: tracheal shave

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Chondrolaryngoplasty (tracheal shave) is a procedure performed to reduce the prominence of the thyroid cartilage, commonly as part of gender-affirming surgery. In rare cases surgery involving the thyroid cartilage may be required to treat trauma, tumors, or airway obstruction. Procedures that alter the thyroid cartilage…
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Chondrolaryngoplasty (tracheal shave) is a procedure performed to reduce the prominence of the thyroid cartilage, commonly as part of gender-affirming surgery. In rare cases surgery involving the thyroid cartilage may be required to treat trauma, tumors, or airway obstruction. Procedures that alter the thyroid cartilage…
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