[Oncological and functional results after classic and extended fronto- lateral laryngectomy]

The authors present a retrospective study of 72 classic frontolateral partial laryngectomy and 63 extended frontolateral resection performed in the years 1973-1992 in the ENT Clinic of Pomeranian Medical Academy in Szczecin. The operation was performed in selected glottic carcinomas. For reconstruction of the larynx after laryngectomy, the skin, vascular pedicled flap of the thyroid gland and the epiglottis were used. The functional results in regard to respiration, deglutition and phonation were satisfactory. 88% of patients survived 3 years and 86% of patients 5 years.