Abstract
In order to determine factors that may contribute to deglutition problems following supraglottic horizontal laryngectomy or its modified techniques, clinical records of 38 patients were studied. Contribution of the following factors was investigated: age; sex; tumor classification; radical neck dissection; extent of and symmetry in removal of the aryepiglottic folds, arytenoid cartilages, and false folds; removal of the base of the tongue, hyoid bone, and a part of the vocal folds; extent of removal of the epiglottis and thyroid cartilage; cricopharyngeal myotomy; and some complications and concomitant diseases. The results suggest that removal of the arytenoid cartilage and asymmetrical removal of the false folds contribute to deglutition problems. We conclude that the standard supraglottic horizontal laryngectomy associated with surgical approximation of the larynx to the base of the tongue and cricopharyngeal myotomy does not usually cause serious deglutition problems. When the arytenoid cartilage is removed, reconstruction of the structure is required for the prevention of severe aspiration.
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