Biomedical subjects

Katarzyna Lazecka

Publications and source records attributed to Katarzyna Lazecka.

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PubMed2005

[Salvage surgery after failure of radiotherapy in laryngeal cancer].

OBJECTIVE: Efficacy of salvage surgery after radiotherapy failure in patients with laryngeal cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 121 patients treated in our clinic between 1980 and 2003 (supraglottis--86 patients, glottis--35). In 70% of patients T-stage was T3 and T4 and regional metastases were present in 56% of cases. We performed statistical analysis of recurrence rates and 5-years survival according to Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: Glottic localization (p = 0.02) and extracapsular spread (p = 0.03) were significant factors of final outcome. Local and regional stage was not significant factor of recurrence. Disease free 5-year survival was 53%. CONCLUSION: Salvage surgery is a reasonable method that could save about 50% of patients after radiotherapy failure.

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PubMed2005

[Stomaplasty for trachoestomal stenosis using rib cartilage--authors method].

Authors present surgical procedure for treatment of tracheostomal stenosis after laryngectomy with use of 7th rib cartilage. Procedure is simple, almost without morbidity, provides good ventilatory and cosmetic results and helps in learning esophageal speech.

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PubMed2005

[Acute suppurative thyroiditis--laryngologic problem].

INTRODUCTION: Authors present four cases of acute suppurative thyroiditis treated in our department. Initial symptoms are similar to acute pharyngitis or laryngitis but could end in fulminant course that could be life threatening. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We present etiology, clinical symptoms and accessory exams as well as new treatment methods. RESULTS: All four patients were cured. In one case pharmacological treatment was sufficient. In second case the patient needed intubation due to stridor. In third one after pharmacological treatment we performed partial thyroidectomy. In last case patient with thyroid abscess needed urgent thyroidectomy due to retropharyngeal and mediastinal multiple abscesses. CONCLUSIONS: Acute suppurative thyroiditis needs hospitalisation. Some patients needed surgical intervention due to life threatening course.

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