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Hypopharyngeal cancer surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The feasibility of surgery depends on the stage of hypopharyngeal cancer at the time of diagnosis. The primary goal of the surgery is to clear any margin that contains tumor cells. The available surgery options include transoral laser surgery, total laryngectomy with partial pharyngectomy surgery, total laryngectomy and circumferential pharyngectomy.
Indications
Indications
The feasibility of surgery depends on the stage of hypopharyngeal cancer at the time of diagnosis. Surgical resection is a better option in stage I and II.[1]
Surgery
Surgery
Surgical options for treatment of hypopharangeal cancer include:[2][1]
- Transoral laser surgery.
- Total laryngectomy with pharyngectomy surgery.
- Total laryngectomy and circumferential pharyngectomy.
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wei, William I. (2002). “The Dilemma of Treating Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma: More or Less”. Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. 128 (3): 229. doi:10.1001/archotol.128.3.229. ISSN 0886-4470.
- ↑ “Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)—Health Professional Version – National Cancer Institute”.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]