Organ preservation ... where do we stand?
Organ preservation in advanced larynx and hypopharynx cancers can be achieved using irradiation, subtotal larynx surgery and induction chemotherapy, but larynx preservation remains investigational.
Lefebvre
J L
JL
Head and Neck Department, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant