Abstract
The aim of this study was retrospectively to evaluate oncologic rates and risk factors for local recurrence in patients undergoing vertical partial laryngectomy for squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx. In total, 21 patients, who underwent vertical partial laryngectomy at Hyogo Cancer Center from 2005 to 2014, were included. Three patients presented local recurrence. The 3-year overall survival rate and local control rate were 68% and 83%, respectively. Subglottic extension (p=0.0087) was a significant risk factor for local recurrence. Salvage treatment (p=0.12), subsite (p=0.31), paraglottic invasion (p=0.026) and previous radiotherapy for the neck (p=0.48) were not significant. Subglottic extension was significantly related to local recurrence in patients undergoing vertical partial laryngectomy.
