Two cases of glottic closure for refractory aspiration pneumonia after vertical partial laryngectomy

Vertical partial laryngectomy is a well-established surgical procedure for early glottic cancers with acceptable functional and oncological outcomes. However, on a long-term basis, aspiration might be a serious problem with aging. Here we presented two cases of refractory aspiration pneumonia after vertical laryngectomy. Case 1: A 76-year old gentleman with a past history of malignant lymphoma treated by chemotherapy and radiotherapy had glottic cancer, which was treated by repeated vertical partial laryngectomies.
Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research