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. 1999 Mar;13(3):106-7.

[Surgical treatment of laryngeal carcinoma in the elderly over 70]

[Article in Chinese]
X Li  1 , X Wang, Z Huang, S Jiang, X Liu
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  • PMID: 12563964

[Surgical treatment of laryngeal carcinoma in the elderly over 70]

[Article in Chinese]
X Li et al. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1999 Mar.

Abstract

Objective: To explore the possibility and perioperative management of laryngectomy in the elderly over 70.

Method: The records of 28 patients of laryngeal carcinoma aged 70 and over treated with laryngectomy were reviewed.

Result: Among the 28 cases, 23 cases (82.1%) had one or more concomitant diseases or laboratory abnormalities. Most of them were cardiovascular disorders (60.7%) and respiratory disorders (25%). Total laryngectomy was performed in 15 cases. Partial laryngectomy was performed in 12 cases. Vocal cardectomy was performed in 1 case. The neck dissection was performed in 3 cases. No operative accident and death had happened in this group. The rate of postoperative complications was 32.1%.

Conclusion: The elderly over 70 can tolerate laryngeal surgery well if the case is properly selected and careful perioperative management.

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