[Partial laryngectomies].

After introduction of partial laryngectomies into the treatment of malignant larynx tumors, within a research project we analyzed symptoms, occurrence and the type of partial larynx resections for the two year period (October 1990 to September 1992). During this period of time 111 patients with malignant tumors were operated, while total laryngectomy was performed in 50 (45.0%). Laryngomicroscopy was performed in 14 patients (12.6%), and in 47 patients (42.3%) one of the partial resections of larynx was performed. Horizontal laryngectomy was performed in 25 patients (22.5%), while one of the vertical laryngectomies in 22 patients (19.8%). Concerning horizontal laryngectomies the following were performed: horizontal glossectomy, horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy and horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy spread to the tongue base, arytenoid and vocal cord. Concerning vertical laryngectomies the following were performed: hordectomy, frontal, frontolateral laryngectomy, vertical laryngectomy and hemilaryngectomy.