Partial Laryngectomy in Cancer of the Larynx

Abstract

A partial laryngectomy was discussed, and two modification technics were presented. One of them is the vertical partial laryngectomy. The wound surface in the larynx is covered by the mucosa of the nasal septum to prevent the stenosis through the proliferation of granulation. The another is the supraglottic horizontal laryngectomy. Cancer at the upper part of the larynx is extirpated by means of the resection of the hyoid bone, epiglottis and the upper one-third of the thyroid cartilage symmetrically, but the preepiglottic space is not opened. The large pharyngostoma is closed with the skin-platisma flap. The result of both methods is excellent.