Table 2 Incidence of hypothyroidism in various modalities used for carcinoma larynx treatment
From: Is thyroid excision mandatory with laryngectomy in carcinoma larynx?
S. No. | Therapeutic modalities | Incidence of hypothyroidism (%) |
|---|---|---|
1. | Total laryngectomy alone | 20–63 |
2. | Total laryngectomy with hemithyroidectomy (no radiotherapy) | 23 |
3. | Total laryngectomy with adjuvant radiotherapy (no thyroidectomy) | 38 |
4. | Total laryngectomy with hemithyroidectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy | 59–89 |
5. | Radiotherapy alone | 50 |