The Lateral Approach to the Larynx and Hypopharynx

Cracovaner, Arthur J.; Chodosh, Paul L.

doi:10.1001/archotol.1960.03770010012002

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“…This appears to be indicated on the basis of past experiences, and the importance of doing this has been recently emphasized. 26 Cricopharyngeal myotomy is recommended in procedures involving moderate to extensive pharyngeal wall resection in which the larynx is preserved. Cricopharyngeal myotomy has been used effectively in the treatment of dysphagia due to a variety of neurologic disorders and to facilitate swallowing following subtotal supraglottic laryngectomy.29,.""…”

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Surgical management of carcinoma of the posterior pharyngeal wall

McNeill

1981

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Carcinoma of the posterior pharyngeal wall is an aggressive disease that demands vigorous therapy, often in the form of combined surgery and radiotherapy. Surgical excision of wide areas of the posterior pharyngeal wall may allow acceptable swallowing function in many patients. This article reviews the methods of surgical exposure utilized in conservation pharyngeal surgery and emphasizes the important principles involved in the preservation of laryngeal and pharyngeal functions.

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Surgical management of carcinoma of the posterior pharyngeal wall

McNeill

1981

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“…Com a evolução dos métodos diagnósticos endoscópicos, tomografia computadorizada e ressonância magnética, foi possível uma melhor avaliação pré-operatória e uma evolução para as cirurgias parciais, desenvolvendo-se assim as faringectomias parciais via faringotomia. 12 platisma tem excelente inervação motora dada pelo ramo mandibular e cervical do nervo facial. Fibras motoras adicionais vinda do plexo cervical (C3 e C4) correm com o nervo transverso do pescoço e se comunicam com os ramos do nervo facial, possuindo uma excelente inervação sensitiva.…”

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