Abstract: To investigate the results of laryngeal carcinoma, 81patients with laryngeal carcinoma treated from Jan.1980 to Jan.1990 received either radiotherapy (R group,62) or surgery plus radiotherapy (S+R group,19).The 5 year survival rates were 51.6%(32/62) and 84.2%(16/19). The 5 year survival rates of stage Ⅰto Ⅱ were 85% (17/20)and 50%(1/2), respectively (P>0.05). The 5 year survival rates of stage Ⅲ to Ⅳ were 35.7(15/42)and 88.2%(15/17)(P<0.05). It was concluded that for early lesions (stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ)of laryngeal carcinoma, radiotherapy are primary used. For advanced lesions (stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ) of laryngeal carcinoma, combined radiotherapy and surgery are preferred.

Key words: laryngeal carcinoma, radiotherapy, combined treatment