Comparison of Voice Quality of Life in Early Stage Glottic Carcinoma Treated with Endoscopic Cordectomy Using Radiofrequency Microdissection Electrodes, Laser Cordectomy, and Radiotherapy

Demir B., Binnetoglu A., Gurol E., OYSU Ç.

JOURNAL OF VOICE, vol.35, no.3, pp.477-482, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2019.11.003
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF VOICE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Periodicals Index Online, CINAHL, Communication & Mass Media Index, EMBASE, International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance (IBTD), Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts, MEDLINE, Music Index, Music Periodicals Database, RILM Abstracts of Music Literature
  • Page Numbers: pp.477-482
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. To compare the quality of life of patients with early glottic carcinoma who have been treated using three treatment modalities: endoscopic cordectomy using radiofrequency microdissection electrodes (ECRM), transoral laser cordectomy, and radiotherapy (RT). ECRM, transoral laser cordectomy, and RT can all be used as alternatives to invasive open surgery to treat the early stages of glottic cancer such as stage T1. Patients treated using these different modalities could have different outcomes with respect to voice quality of life.