Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a cricopharyngeal myotomy and laryngeal suspension following an oral or oropharyngeal resection. Beginning in 2006, a cricopharyngeal myotomy and laryngeal suspension have been performed following a radical oral or oropharyngeal resection. These patients have achieved better postoperative swallowing function in comparison to previous patients that underwent surgery without such procedures. In addition, no severe complications were observed due to the cricopharyngeal myotomy or laryngeal suspension. These procedures should therefore be considered at the time of a radical oral or oropharyngeal resection is performed.
