Figure 4
Pre- and intraoperative findings of vertical hemilaryngectomy. (A) Fiberoptic laryngoscopy revealed space-occupying tumor in the right hemilarynx with partial airway obstruction 2 weeks after transoral CO2 laser debulking. (B) Intraoperative findings of vertical hemilaryngectomy: an exophytic tumor extending from supraglottis to subglottic region was found. Black arrow: cutting edge of laryngofissure. (C) Resected tumor showing glottic and subglottic extension. (D) Laryngoscopic view 5 months after vertical hemilaryngectomy.