Vertical partial laryngectomy

Abstract

From 1973-1981 vertical partial laryngectomy was carried out in 28 patients als salvage surgery for recurrent or residual glottic carcinoma after previous radiotherapy. An excellent cure rate and conservation of function was obtained, while complications were few. A pre-requisite for this type of surgery is a limited extent of both the original tumour before irradiation and recurrent tumour after radiotherapy. As the great majority of local recurrence appears within the first two years after radiotherapy frequent follow-up during this period is stressed for early detection of recurrence.