Carcinoma of the Larynx and Hypopharynx
Carcinomas of the larynx and hypopharynx present unique challenges when it comes to their assessment and management. Management involves the essential dilemma of optimizing cure rates while also ensuring that potential disability due to compromised airway
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Carcinoma of the Larynx and Hypopharynx
Sudhir Bahadur • Alok Thakar Bidhu K. Mohanti Editors
Carcinoma of the Larynx and Hypopharynx
Editors Sudhir Bahadur All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi India
Alok Thakar All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi India
Bidhu K. Mohanti Department of Radiation Oncology Manipal Hospital New Delhi India
ISBN 978-981-13-3109-1 ISBN 978-981-13-3110-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3110-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018963983 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Co-publishing partnership between Byword Books Private Limited and Springer Nature India Private Limited. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
The incidence of cancer of the larynx and hypopharynx is high in India comprising of significant tumor load, and it may be largely attributed to consumption of tobacco and alcohol. Despite the availability of improved techniques for better assessment of disease such as the use of rigid and flexible telescopes and much improved imaging, less than 20% of patients are diagnosed in early stages. Unfortunately, most patients still present with advanced disease and thus pose considerable challenge in management. The tumor board consisting of multidisciplinary team including a head and neck surgeon and radiation and medical oncologists has become the standard practice to implement the treatment protocol after initial work-up and diagnosis. However, the decision-making is complex and demanding. The prognosis of early lesions is good, and results of treatment whether by radiotherapy, by open partial laryngectomy, or by trans-oral laser surgery a
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