[Laryngeal function reconstruction with sternohyvoid muscle after partial laryngectomy].

OBJECTIVE

To study the laryngeal function reconstruction with sternohyvoid muscle after partial laryngectomy to treat T2 phase of glottis cancer.

METHODS

66 patients diagnosed to be at T2 phase of glottis cancer were treated by partial laryngectomy from 1992 to 1998. At the same time, they were rebuilt vocal cords with sternohyvoid muscle.

RESULTS

All patients were decannulated from 2 to 3 weeks. They renewed own respiration, swallow and voice function. Overall three-year survival rate was 97.0% and five-year survival rate was 93.8%.

CONCLUSION

New operation is superior than traditional one in improving survival rate and life quality.