title: Organ preservation ... where do we stand?
abstract: Organ preservation in advanced larynx and hypopharynx cancers can be achieved using irradiation, subtotal larynx surgery and induction chemotherapy, but larynx preservation remains investigational.
authors.affiliation: Head and Neck Department, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lefebvre
mesh_terms: 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