Supracricoid laryngectomies: Long-term oncological and functional results

Conclusions. Our results confirm that supracricoid laryngectomies (SL) are reliable techniques for glottosupraglottic tumors, even for selected T3 and T4 cases, if the indications are correct. These surgical techniques allow a good quality of life with the preservation of the larynx. Objective. SL with cricohyoidoepiglottopexy (CHEP) and cricohyoidopexy (CHP) have been popular over the last 20 years for the treatment of the glottic and/or supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma due to demonstrated good oncological and functional results. We report our experience with these techniques, with special focus on long-term oncological and functional results. Patients and methods. We retrospectively reviewed 206 patients who had undergone SL with CHEP or CHP technique between 1987 and 1998 for glottosupraglottic squamous cell carcinoma in our department. The long-term results for 206 patients with T1–T4 laryngeal carcinomas treated with SL are reported: 90.8% CHEP and 9.2% CHP. The mean follow-up was 62 months. Results. Oncological results: the 5-year actuarial disease-free survival was 85%; the 5-year determinate actuarial survival was 88.3%. Functional results: organ preservation rate was 97%. Phonation was assessed according to the GRBAS scale.

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