[Partial supra-cricoid reconstructive laryngectomy with CHP and CHEP: surgical technique and oncologic results]

The authors present a report on 62 cases of partial horizontal supracricoid reconstructive laryngectomy, including 28 cases of cricohyoidopexy (CHP) and 34 cases of cricohyoidoepiglottopexy (CHEP). The surgery was carried out in the years 1971 to 1989 in the ENT Clinic of Pomeranian Medical Academy in Szczecin. The indications, surgical technique and oncological results are presented. 78% patients survived after 3 years and 73% after 5 years without recurrence. The reasons of failure and the way of treatment are discussed.