Pharyngectomy for post-cricoid carcinoma with preservation of the larynx (a new technique).
A technique for resection of post-cricoid carcinoma with preservation of a functioning larynx is described. Two case histories are presented; indications, contraindications and relevant anatomy are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography