Flexible Endoscopic Laser Surgery for Glottic Carcinoma After Radiotherapy Failure: A First Experience

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Authors

Petru Gurău · Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Eusebiu Sencu · Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Dumitru Sofroni · Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Abstract

FELS can be considered an efficient method of treating recurrent and persistent T1-T2 glottic carcinoma after RT failure, offering a minimally invasive surgical alternative for cure with larynx preservation, especially for patients with risks/contraindications to general anesthesia and transoral microsurgery.

Topics & Keywords

Head and Neck Cancer Studies Voice and Speech Disorders Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cureus

Volume 18, Issue 3, pp. e106051-e106051

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.106051

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