[Functional subtotal laryngectomies with cricohyoidopexy. Technics, indications, results]

Operative technique for functional subtotal laryngectomy with cricohyoidopexy is described and results analyzed in 120 patients after follow up for more than 5 years. Actuarial survival was 61% for the vestibules and 79% for the cords. Indications for Majer-Piquet, Labayle cricohyoidopexies and cricohyoido-epiglottopexies are discussed.