title: A precision technique for suprahyoid pharyngotomy.
abstract: This technique of suprahyoid pharyngotomy is very useful for excision of selected laryngeal and pharyngeal neoplasms. By identifying and following the hyoepiglottic ligament, precise entry into the pharynx is accomplished easily and rapidly at the median glossoepiglottic fold.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, MA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Zeitels
authors.forename: C W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Vaughan
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tommey
mesh_terms: D004825:Epiglottis / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006928:Hyoid Bone / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D014059:Tongue / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery