[Horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy. Technique, indications, oncologic results and early functional results. Apropos of 87 cases].

In this article, we advocate supraglottic laryngectomy with bilateral neck dissection for the treatment of supraglottic carcinomas with preserved laryngeal mobility. Post-operative results and follow-up of 87 patients are discussed. This technique allows an excellent loco-regional control of the disease with preservation of laryngeal function.

[Role of type I thyroplasty in the treatment of unilateral laryngeal paralysis. Apropos of 19 cases].

Authors report an analysis of different vocal parameters of 19 patients operated of type I thyroplasty. Thyroplasty was performed in conjunction with cervical surgery mandating vagal nerve section in 12 cases and for unilateral vocal paralysis in 7 cases. No post-surgical complications were observed.

[Ectopic lingual thyroid. Apropos of 3 cases].

Lingual thyroid is a rare cause of upper airway obstruction, dysphagia or hypothyroidism symptoms. This report describes three cases of lingual thyroid arising in women. One was in pregnancy and developed a lingual goiter and hemorrhages with hypothyroidy.