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A "royal" total laryngectomy that never was
O Laccourreye1, F C Holsinger2, A Mudry2
1Service d'otorhinolaryngologie et de chirurgie cervicofaciale, HEGP, université Paris Cité, AP-HP, 20-40, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
Summary
This historical vignette explores the "Crown Prince's illness," a case study on total laryngectomy. It speculates on the potential outcomes if the proposed surgery for Crown Prince Friedrich had been performed.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- The 150th anniversary of the first human total laryngectomy is marked.
- A historical vignette focuses on
- The Crown Prince's illness
- and its surgical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To recount the historical events surrounding
- The Crown Prince's illness
- and the proposed total laryngectomy.
- To explore the hypothetical consequences had the surgery been performed.
Main Methods:
- Historical vignette analysis.
- Review of medical literature and historical accounts.
Main Results:
- The case of Crown Prince Friedrich's illness is detailed.
- The potential impact of performing total laryngectomy is considered.
Conclusions:
- The historical significance of total laryngectomy pioneers is highlighted.
- The vignette prompts reflection on alternative historical medical outcomes.
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