[Vocal cords carcinoma. Results of radiotherapy (author's transl)]

Radiol Med. 1981 May;67(5):329-32.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The results of larynx carcinoma radiotherapy with electron beams are reported: 67 cases of glottic carcinoma (vocal cords) Tis, T1a, T1b, T2, treated between 1965 and 1978 are studied. Survival cumulative and not evidence disease rates are reported 84.7% at three years, 80.2% at five years, 77.1% at ten years, 77.1% at fourteen years. To conclude we underline the importance of radiotherapy in the treatment of carcinoma of the vocal cords.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Electrons
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy
  • Vocal Cords / radiation effects*