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Carbon dioxide laser cordectomy for verrucous carcinoma of vocal folds.
- Source :
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Journal of Laryngology & Otology . Jan2010, Vol. 124 Issue 1, p55-58. 4p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Background: Verrucous carcinoma occurs infrequently in the vocal folds. This tumour has an excellent prognosis with proper treatment. Management strategies include surgery, radiotherapy or both. Aim: To evaluate the long-term results of type I and II laser cordectomy for the treatment of verrucous carcinoma of the vocal folds. Materials and methods:We reviewed the files of 18 patients with verrucous carcinoma of the vocal folds treated by type I or II laser cordectomy in our department from 1989 to 2006, and recorded clinical and outcome data. Results: None of the patients had any major post-operative complications. All had a subjectively satisfactory quality of voice, with no morbidity. Patient follow up ranged from three to 228 months (mean, 48 months). Five patients were treated with post-operative radiotherapy for persistent disease, of whom four underwent repeated surgery due to recurrence. Conclusion: Type I or II laser cordectomy is a safe, feasible, secure method of treating verrucous carcinoma of the vocal folds. There were no major complications in our patient series. Most recurrent disease was manageable locally with repeated surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222151
- Volume :
- 124
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47560946
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S002221510999140X