Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology

Hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare form of malignancy and treatment approach is most commonly with chemo-radiotherapy or total pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy. We report a case of hypopharyngeal SCC managed with local resection and larynx preservation in a 77-year-old-woman. Total pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy renders patients with an alteration in both voice and ability to swallow hence carrying signifi cant post-operative morbidity. We review the literature for similar larynx-preserving operations and illustrate a novel approach to the management of this rare malignancy. Case Report Trans Tracheal Approach to the Oesophagus: Case Report Angelica Lynch1*, Chris Perry1, Bernard Mark Smithers2, Raefe Gundelach1 and Daniel Rowe3 1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia 2Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia 3Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia Dates: Received: 07 December, 2016; Accepted: 14 December, 2016; Published: 15 December, 2016 *Corresponding author: Angelica Lynch, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, 20 Tipuana Place, Bardon, QLD, Australia, 4065, Tel: +61732998899; +61733692321; +61438135895; E-mail: https://www.peertechz.com