Radiotherapeutic management of laryngeal carcinoma.
Authors discuss laryngeal lesions, metastases, and relevant anatomy. Outcome of surgical and radiotherapy in terms of voice preservation is discussed. Radiation techniques and outcomes for laryngeal cancer are presented along with discussion of interdisciplinary treatment. Authors review studies and quality of life outcomes of surviving laryngeal cancer patients.
Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 401 North Broadway, Suite 1440, Baltimore, MD 21231-2410, USA.
Boris
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Hristov
Gopal K
GK
Bajaj
D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D018289:Carcinoma, Verrucous / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D007830:Larynx / Q000528:radiation effects; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000379:methods; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D014833:Voice Quality / Q000528:radiation effects