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JOHN G. FRIES, MD; JAMES ALLEN CHAMBERLIN, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1963;77(6):658-659.

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Laryngectomy, and laryngectomy combined with radical neck dissection, have now become well-standardized procedures for treatment of carcinoma of the larynx. Also, the place of radiotherapy and combined surgical and radiation therapy have been well outlined. Indication for the various forms of treatment is beyond the scope of this paper.

Despite the fact that the technique for total laryngectomy (either with or without neck dissection) has now become refined and well established, surgical complications are still frequent. They are much less frequent than in the preantibiotic days, but still occur often enough to cause concern. In spite of adequate antibiotic coverage, wound infection occurs, often with pharyngeal fistula formation. Various surgical modifications have been advocated to minimize the possibilities of fistula. Another annoying complication, both to the surgeon and the patient, is the problem of postlaryngectomy tracheal microstoma. Various techniques have been used to prevent tracheal microstoma, such as dividing the . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
HOUSTON, TEXAS

Footnotes
Submitted for publication Aug. 14, 1962.

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