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Panel discussion on glottic tumors. VII. The management of glottic carcinoma by primary irradiation with surgery in reserve
Author(s) -
Stewart J. G.,
Brown J. R.,
Palmer M. K.,
Cooper A.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197509000-00008
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , larynx , cure rate , radiation therapy , carcinoma
Abstract Four hundred nineteen cases of carcinoma of the larynx (1962–1965, Christie Hospital) treated primarily by radiation with surgery in reserve for cases where radiation failed, are reviewed. Two hundred ninety‐one of these cases were glottic carcinomas and cure rates, and contribution from subsequent surgery is indicated in detail. Finally the overall results are compared with a larger series of 605 cases (1955–1961). Five‐year cure rate in early cases is consistent at 89 percent; likewise in the latest cases at 30 percent, the intermediate group appear to have improved by some 8 percent over the period outlined. The overall cure rate is 70 percent.