Introduction Total laryngopharyngectomy is employed for cancer of the hypopharynx. The hypopharynx forms the inferior part of the pharynx and is located immediately behind the larynx. It has three subsites—that…

Introduction The most common location of laryngeal cancer is the glottis, followed by the supraglottis, with the least common site being the subglottis. The American Cancer Society estimates that more…

Introduction Early supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma may be treated with either surgery or radiation as a single modality with equal results, based on retrospective evidence and extrapolation from larger studies…

Introduction Basic functions of the larynx include being the conduit for air, protecting the airway from aspiration, phonating, coughing, fixing the chest for straining activities, maintaining positive end-expiratory pressure, and…

Introduction Transoral CO 2 laser microsurgery is a well-established treatment for cancer of the larynx, particularly for T 1 or T 2 glottic cancer. Alternative treatment options include radiation therapy…

Introduction Historically, a variety of partial laryngectomies have been developed to preserve speech and avoid the permanent stoma associated with the classical total laryngectomy. The supracricoid partial laryngectomy was developed…

Introduction Vertical partial laryngectomy (VLP) is used for cancers extending to or crossing the anterior commissure. Hence the resection as typically performed entails removal of several millimeters of the contralateral…

Introduction Cancer of the larynx arises from three subsites in the larynx: the supraglottis, glottis, and subglottis. Subglottic primaries comprise less than 5% of cancers of the larynx. The incidence…

Introduction Trauma to the larynx accounts for less than 1% of all trauma. This is explained in part by the fact that the larynx is relatively protected by the mandible,…

Introduction Bilateral vocal fold immobility (BVFI) is an uncommon condition with potentially significant negative effects on breathing and quality of life. Patients usually have symptoms of airway obstruction, such as…