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ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2024

The role of central neck dissection and adjuvant treatment in pT4aN0 laryngeal carcinoma treated with open partial horizontal laryngectomy.

Andy Bertolin, Elisa Laura, Isida Cena, Chiara Varago, Alessandra Di Chicco, Leonardo Franz, Michelangelo Salemi, Giovanni Succo, Piero Nicolai, Marco Lionello

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Andy BertolinOtolaryngology Unit, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, via Forlanini 71, Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, Italy.
Elisa LauraOtolaryngology Unit, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, via Forlanini 71, Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, Italy.
Isida CenaOtolaryngology Unit, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, via Forlanini 71, Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, Italy.
Chiara VaragoOtolaryngology Unit, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, via Forlanini 71, Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, Italy.
Alessandra Di ChiccoOtolaryngology Unit, Head-Neck Surgery Section, Neuroscience Department, Padova University, Padova, Italy.
Leonardo FranzPhoniatrics and Audiology Section, Neuroscience Department, Padova University, Padova, Italy.
Michelangelo SalemiMedical Direction Unit, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, Treviso, Italy.
Giovanni SuccoOtorhinolaryngology Unit, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, Turin, 10154, Italy.
Piero NicolaiOtolaryngology Unit, Head-Neck Surgery Section, Neuroscience Department, Padova University, Padova, Italy.
Marco LionelloOtolaryngology Unit, Vittorio Veneto Hospital, via Forlanini 71, Vittorio Veneto, Treviso, Italy. marco.lionello@aulss2.veneto.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2454-9618

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purposeThe study aimed to identify parameters that could predict oncological and functional outcomes in patients with pT4aN0 laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) who underwent open partial horizontal laryngectomy (OPHL). The role of paratracheal neck dissection (PTND) was analyzed as the primary outcome. Additionally, the study compared the outcomes of patients who underwent postoperative radio/chemotherapy (PORT/PORCT) with those who refused or did not adhere to adjuvant treatments.

methodsTwenty-nine OPHL patients whose pathological exam was consistent with pT4aN0-x disease were enrolled and their clinical charts were retrospectively reviewed. The study analyzed oncological outcomes, such as local, regional, and distant recurrence rates (RR), overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and disease-specific survival (DSS). Additionally, functional results were analyzed, including decannulation rate, hospitalization time, and postoperative complication rate.

resultsThe study revealed and overall recurrence rate of 27%. The final rates for OS and DSS were 68% and 79%, respectively. Based on the univariate analysis the PTND was significantly associated with longer DFS. No significant differences inoncological outcomes were observed between pT4a patients who underwent adjuvant radio/radiochemotherapy and those who did not, in terms of RR, DFS, DSS or OS. However, adjuvant treatment was found to significantly increase decannulation time.

conclusionsIn a properly super-selected subgroup of patients with pT4aN0 LSCC, OPHL may beconsidered as a conservative surgical option even without adjuvant treatment. However, for optimal oncological outcomes, it is strongly recommended to consider a central compartment dissection in cases of hypoglottic and anterior extra-laryngeal tumor extension.

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Carcinoma, Squamous CellLaryngeal NeoplasmsLaryngectomyNeck DissectionNeoplasm StagingAdultAgedDisease-Free SurvivalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalRetrospective StudiesSurvival RateTreatment OutcomeAdjuvant radiotherapyAdvanced stageLaryngeal carcinomaNeck dissectionOpen partial horizontal laryngectomy

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