Special Surgical Procedures II LESSON 1: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Surgery Section IV: THROAT, TONGUE, AND NECK SURGERY
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1-42. PARTIAL LARYNGECTOMY
a. General. This operation involves the removal of a portion of the larynx. It is done to remove superficial neoplasms that are confined to one vocal cord or to remove a tumor extending up into the ventricle on the anterior commissure or a short distance below the cord. Cancers confined to the intrinsic larynx are generally of a low grade of malignancy and tend to remain localized for long periods.
b. Preparation of the Patient. The patient is placed on the table in a dorsal recumbent position. The operative site is prepared and the patient draped with sterile sheets, as described for thyroidectomy.
c. Operative Procedure.
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