title: Stage T3 squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic larynx treated with surgery and/or radiation therapy.
abstract: This is a retrospective analysis of 68 patients with Stage T3 squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic larynx treated with surgery and/or irradiation from March 1965 to April 1981 at the University of Florida. Follow-up ranged from 2 to 17.5 years. Initial local-regional control of disease above the clavicles (i.e., prior to salvage attempts) by treatment technique for patients at risk for greater than or equal to 2 years was 11/19 (58%) with irradiation alone, 5/7 (71%) with preoperative irradiation and surgery, 8/9 (89%) with surgery and postoperative irradiation, and 18/23 (78%) with surgery alone. Initial control of disease at the primary site was accomplished in 11/18 (61%) treated with radiation therapy alone, and ultimate control of the primary was obtained in 15/18 (83%) after surgical salvage. Analysis of complications and survival is included, and treatment recommendations are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005931:Glottis; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods*; D037981:Neck Dissection; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy; D012189:Retrospective Studies