Retrospective analysis of total laryngectomy with post-operative radiotherapy for CA larynx in a tertiary care centre: a case series

Authors

  • S. Mohamed Siddique Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • G. Selvarajan Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20191723

Keywords:

Laryngectomy, Radiotherapy, Squamous cell carcinoma

Abstract

Background: Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the larynx. Various treatment modalities are available. Recently, total laryngectomy is a viable option as primary treatment or salvage surgery after radiotherapy than organ preservation surgeries. The aim was to analyse the results of the patients with advanced laryngeal cancers treated with total laryngectomy and postoperative radiotherapy.

Methods: It is a retrospective study from January 2015 to June 2018 with 16 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of larynx. Detailed history, examination, radiological, endoscopic evaluation of tumour, tissue biopsy proof and staging was done.  

Results: Of the 16 patients (15 male and 1 female), 12 patients (75%) were primary cases and 4 patients (25%) were radiorecurrent. 14 patients (87%) had pre-operative tracheostomy done and 2 patients (13%) had undergone direct laryngectomy. All the 16 patients had transglottic growth. All the patients had undergone total laryngectomy with post-operative radiotherapy. No pharyngocutaneous fistula reported. One patient (6%) had neck edema. One patient (6%) had nodal recurrence.

Conclusions: Total laryngectomy with post-operative radiotherapy affords a longer period of survival compared to radiotherapy alone. Minimal complications in our study are attributed to thorough pre-operative evaluation, meticulous surgical technique and post-operative care.

 

Author Biography

S. Mohamed Siddique, Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Assistant professor , upgraded institute of otorhinolaryngology , Madras medical college , Chennai , tamilnadu.

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2019-04-26

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