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Combined treatment of advanced cancer of the laryngopharynx and cervical esophagus
Author(s) -
Schechter Gary L.,
Baker John W.,
ElMahdi Anas M.,
Bumatay Joseph T.
Publication year - 1982
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 - 10.1288/00005537-198201000-00003
Subject(s) - medicine , esophagus , regimen , swallowing , surgery , cancer , radiation therapy , cervical cancer
Advanced cancer of the laryngopharynx and cervical esophagus is difficult to treat because of the malnutrition produced by pain and obstruction and the problems related to reconstruction. This paper presents the initial results of a regimen used in 14 patients in which there is rapid reversal of nutritional deficiencies, radical resection, and reconstruction using the gastric pull‐up technique and administration of postoperative radiotherapy. Excellent overall palliation and decreased hospitalization have been achieved using this regimen without diminishing chances for cure.