Organ preservation surgery for intermediate size (T2 and T3) laryngeal cancer.
This article discusses the surgical options, both open and endoscopic,developed to preserve voice, maintain swallowing, and avoid permanent tracheotomy in patients with intermediate-sized laryngeal lesions.
Yeager
Lauren B
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, 88 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Grillone
Gregory A
GA
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control