OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To develop and validate a simple prognostic tool that would help predict larynx preservation outcome. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective review of 3 prospective studies. METHODS We reviewed consecutive chemotherapy/radiation protocols for patients (n = 170) with advanced, resectable, squamous cell, larynx, or pharynx cancer treated at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center f...

1.1.1. Indirect laryngoscopy Knowing that almost all laryngeal and tracheal diseases are visible at the surface of the mucous membranes it is of particular interest to visualize these structures. Endoscopic examinations of the larynx and the trachea are essential in the otorhinolaryngo‐ logical field and had their beginning over 200 years ago. Before the 1800`s only autopsy specimen could clari...

Introduction The larynx of the horse is part of the upper airway and serves as a conduit between the pharynx and the trachea, or the wind pipe that takes inspired air to the lungs for gas exchange. The larynx is comprised of a number of cartilages that work together to allow for increased airflow during exercise and to close the trachea during swallowing to prevent foreign material and food par...

Cetaceans are neckless, so the trachea is very short. The upper respiratory tract is separate from the mouth and pharynx, and the dorsal blowhole connects, via the vestibular and nasopalatine cavities, directly to the larynx. Toothed cetaceans (Odontoceti) are capable of producing sounds at depth, either for locating prey or for communication. It has been suggested that during dives, air from t...

OBJECTIVES It has been decided to identify the most frequent diseases of the larynx in people occupationally exposed to a considerable voice load and to assess the feasibility of using videostroboscopy to diagnose voice disorders and their organic effects in order to improve the reliability of certification of occupational vocal organ diseases as well as to evaluate the functioning of new regul...

A case of congenital atresia of the larynx in association with the Prune Belly Syndrome is reported. Some aspects of the aetiology and management of congenital atresia of the larynx are reviewed.

We report one case of chondrosarcoma of the larynx, which is considered to be rather uncommon. Clinical signs and symptoms have been noted, as well as some suggestions on the aetiology, incidence and site of cartliaginous tumours of the larynx.

This article attempts to review anatomical aspects of larynx from a surgeon’s perspective. Anatomically larynx is designed to protect the lower air way from oropharyngeal secretions. Vocalisation happens to be the beneficial offshoot of its pro-

Introduction: Pleomorphic adenomas are tumors mostly originating from salivary glands. These lesions in the larynx are very rare. Case Report: We report a rare case of pleomorphic adenoma that originated from the mucosal lining, just above the glottic area at the level of the laryngeal ventricle in a 55-year-old female patient. The tumor could not be palpated easily but was observed in the C...

A young child’s larynx was formerly believed to be narrowest at the cricoid level, circular in section, and funnel shaped. This supported routine use of uncuffed endotracheal tubes children despite benefits cuffed tubes, such as lower risk for air leakage aspiration. In late 1990s, evidence supporting pediatric emerged largely from anesthesiology studies, while some technical flaws remained a...