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Carcinoma of larynx

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Udaipurwala, I. H.
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak. 1994; 4 (4): 150-54
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Journal Country: Pakistan
P-ISSN: 1022-386X
E-ISSN: 1681-7168
Category: Humans,
Indexing Status : Archived
Citation: I. H. Udaipurwala, Carcinoma of larynx. J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak. 1994; 4 (4): 150-54

Abstract English

Fifty five cases of carcinoma of larynx subjected to surgical modality of treatment are included in this study. Transglottic tumours were present in 21 patients [38. 1%]. Glottic carcinomata were found in 20 patients [36. 4%] and supraglottic 14 cases [25. 5%]. Majority presented with advanced status. These were followed up regularly for one to five years. 40 patients [72. 7%] are living disease free, 9 expired [16. 4%] and 6 [10. 9%] are living with disease. The actual 3 years survival rate stands out at 81. 8%. T [1] lesions showed best prognosis [100%] , T [2] has 83. 3% survival rate while T [3] and T [4] showed figures of 75. 8% and 53. 3% respectively. Glottic carcinomata have the best prognosis [95%]. Oesophageal speech training were offered to 28 patients after radical laryngeal surgery and 19 [68. 8%] acquired it successfully

MeSH Terms

Laryngeal Neoplasms / pathology*
Laryngectomy / methods
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