The authors detail the harvesting, revascularization and innervation technique in the first French laryngeal transplant. To our knowledge, the detailed technique for harvesting the graft, probably the most important stage in laryngeal transplantation, has never before been described in the literature.
ObjectifÉvaluation des résultats de la transplantation laryngée (TL) chez l’homme.Matériel et méthodeAnalyse de 3 bases de données avec les mots clefs « larynx, transplantation, autograft ». Lecture de 626 résumés et sélection de 25 articles. L’objectif principal était l’analyse des caractéristiques des patients transplantés. Les objectifs accessoires étaient l’analyse de la technique opératoire, du traitement immunosuppresseur instauré et des résultats.RésultatsQuatre articles étaient retenus. Deux patients étaient transplantés après laryngectomie totale pour carcinome laryngé et deux pour larynx traumatique. Trois des 4 patients avaient une véritable transplantation avec micro-anastomoses artérielles, veineuses et nerveuse. Deux patients étaient décanulés. Trois des quatre patients avaient une phonation de bonne qualité et s’alimentaient sans sonde. Un patient décédait d’une poursuite évolutive de son carcinome. Un patient était explanté 14 ans après l’intervention.ConclusionLe nombre de TL publiés est trop faible pour établir une conclusion scientifiquement valide de la place de cette intervention en laryngologie. Les résultats publiés pourraient suggérer en première analyse, que l’avenir de la TL est incertain. Plusieurs éléments suggèrent cependant que les otorhinolaryngologistes doivent continuer à s’intéresser à cette technique.
This report describes the case of a middle-aged man who attempted suicide, which resulted in laryngeal webbing and pharyngeal stenosis. The patient was compromised at the level of respiration, necessitating a tracheostomy. Alimentation was also affected, and feeding was done through a gastrostomy tube. Unfortunately, the fibrous tissues were resistant to dilatation and laser treatment. Hence, he underwent a modified partial horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy (PHSL) and pharyngectomy to excise all of the fibrous tissues formed after the incident. The resulting defect was closed with a radial forearm flap (RFF), which is an innovative means of reconstruction after PHSL. The postoperative results were satisfactory. The patient could achieve full oral intake without aspiration at 10 days and the cannula was removed at 3 weeks. This surgical technique could be applied in supraglottic cancers with extension to the pharynx, with repair of the defect by RFF, thus preserving the function of the larynx.
ProNiHN is a prospective, observational, and multicenter study of patients (pts) with R/M SCCHN treated with nivo after progressing on or after platinum-based therapy. We report here the effectiveness and QoL for pts and their caregivers (cg). Based on a minimum follow-up of 17-months (mo), progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were estimated with Kaplan-Meier method. QoL changes of pts were measured with 3 questionnaires (FACT-H&N & EQ-5D-3L&VAS) between inclusion (incl) and week-6, mo-3, 6, 12 and 18. QoL and needs of cg were estimated with CarGOQoL and SCNS-P&C-F questionnaires at incl and at 6 mo. Among 487 patients, median PFS and OS were 3.3 mo and 9.3 mo, respectively. OS rates were 64% at 6 mo, 40% at 12 mo and 28% at 18 mo. The number of pts completing FACT-H&N was 354 at incl and decreased to 39 at 18 mo. QoL of overall population tended to be stable or improved over time (Table). Same trend was observed for EQ-5D-3L&VAS. For pts (n=121) who completed FACT-H&N both at incl and 6 mo, overall total score significantly decreased (mean: -4.7; p=0.003), in particular for pts who stopped nivo within the 6 mo (-8.8; p<0.001) whereas it remained stable (0.0; p=0.986) for pts still on nivo. No significant difference was observed for pts (n=64) between incl and 12 mo (-2.4; p=0.291). 292 pts mentioned a cg, mostly spouse (71.4%). Among them, 48 cg completed CarGOQoL at incl and 6 mo. Psychological well-being improved over time (43.8 vs. 52.0; p=0.027) while relationship with healthcare decreased (62.0 vs. 53.1; p=0.045). FACT-H&N and CarGOQoL results were correlated at incl (0.226, p=0.003) and at 6 mo (0.362; p=0.006). Table: 938POverall patientsInclusion (n=354)6 weeks (n=258)3 mo (n=205)6 mo (n=145)12 mo (n=77)18 mo (n=39)FACT-H&N [0-148] mean (±SD)88.1 (± 22.5)91 (± 20.6)91.4 (± 21.3)93 (± 22.5)97.3 (± 20.7)94.1 (± 21.6)Change in FACT-H&N from baseline (MID =6)Improved/stable (>-6)N/A64.0%60.7%52.9%60.9%58.8%Deteriorated (≤-6)N/A36.0%39.3%47.1%39.1%41.2% Open table in a new tab Nivo showed similar effectiveness and QoL in the real-world as in pivotal trial. QoL of pts tended to be stabilized over time, especially for patients still treated with nivolumab at 6 mo. QoL of cg and pts seems to be correlated.
Las indicaciones de las laringectomías parciales por vía externa para los cánceres del plano glótico han disminuido mucho como primera elección y sólo se utilizan si existe una exposición difícil de la laringe por vía transoral, si fracasa una cordectomía con láser o, por último, para algunos tumores de la comisura anterior. Las indicaciones de las laringectomías parciales en cirugía de rescate tras el fracaso de la radioterapia son muy raras, porque conciernen a tumores bien delimitados y en una laringe funcional. Las laringectomías parciales verticales presentan las mismas contraindicaciones oncológicas y funcionales que las otras cirugías conservadoras de la laringe. La evaluación preoperatoria es primordial, en particular la evaluación endoscópica para escoger la técnica que se va a emplear. En este artículo se presentan tres técnicas de laringectomías parciales verticales con sus indicaciones y su postoperatorio: la cordectomía por vía externa, la laringectomía frontolateral y la laringectomía frontal anterior.
Evaluation of the results of laryngeal transplantation (LT) in humans. Analysis of 3 bibliographic databases with the keywords "larynx, transplantation, autograft". In total, 626 abstracts were read and 25 articles selected. The main objective was to analyze the characteristics of laryngeal transplant patients. The accessory objectives comprised analysis of operative technique, immunosuppressive treatment and results. Four articles were selected for analysis. Two patients were transplanted after total laryngectomy for laryngeal carcinoma and 2 after laryngeal trauma. Three of the 4 patients had true transplantation with arterial, venous and neural microanastomosis. Two patients were decannulated and the tracheostomy tube was maintained in the other 2. Three of the 4 patients had good-quality phonation and could feed without a gastric tube. One patient died of carcinoma progression and 1 patient had to be explanted 14 years after transplantation. The number of LTs reported is too small for scientific determination of the place of this intervention in laryngology. The published results could, at first sight, suggest that the future of LT is uncertain. However, several elements, also suggest that otolaryngologists should continue to take an interest in this technique.
Le indicazioni alle laringectomie parziali per via esterna per tumori del piano glottico sono molto diminuite in prima intenzione e vengono utilizzate solo in caso di difficile esposizione della laringe per via transorale, in caso di fallimento dopo cordectomia al laser o infine per alcuni tumori della commissura anteriore. Le indicazioni delle laringectomie parziali negli interventi di salvataggio dopo il fallimento della radioterapia sono molto rare perché riguarderanno tumori molto limitati e su una laringe funzionale. Le laringectomie parziali verticali seguono le stesse controindicazioni carcinologiche e funzionali degli altri interventi chirurgici di conservazione della laringe. La valutazione preoperatoria è fondamentale, in particolare la valutazione endoscopica per scegliere quale tecnica utilizzare. Presentiamo qui tre tecniche di laringectomia parziale verticale con le loro indicazioni e conseguenze: cordectomia esterna, laringectomia frontolaterale e laringectomia frontale anteriore.
Les paragangliomes cervicaux sécrétants (PGLCs) sont très rares. Leur prise en charge est difficile en raison de leur localisation anatomique et de l’hypersécrétion de catécholamines. Décrire les caractéristiques clinico-biologiques des PGLCs et leur évolution après traitement. Analyse rétrospective d’une cohorte de PGLCs traités dans six centres ENDOCAN-COMETE entre 2000 et 2023. Le caractère sécrétant est défini par le taux de dérivés méthoxylés supérieur à 3xN. Au total, 14 patients ont été inclus [femmes : 64 %, âge médian : 39,5 ans]. Les PGLCs étaient vagaux (n = 7), jugulo-tympaniques (n = 6) et carotidien (n = 1), toujours isolés, de 49 mm (23–80) de plus grande dimension médiane, sécrétaient de la noradrénaline et/ou de la dopamine. Le diagnostic a été porté devant un syndrome tumoral (n = 11), des signes d’hypersécrétion (n = 2) ou le suivi d’une mutation germinale SDHD (n = 1). Cinq patients parmi les 12 testés étaient porteurs d’une mutation SDHx. Le traitement a consisté en : chirurgie (n = 4), radiothérapie externe (n = 5), radiochirurgie (n = 1), protonthérapie (n = 1), 177Lutathérapie (n = 2), et chimiothérapie (n = 1). Lors de la dernière visite (suivi post-thérapeutique médian : 19 (8,6-158,6) mois, tous les PGLCs étaient morphologiquement stables, 57 % avaient diminué leur sécrétion de > 50 % dont 42 % < 3xN (chirurgie n = 3, radiothérapie n = 2, radiochirurgie n = 1). Il s’agit, à notre connaissance, de la plus grande cohorte de PGLCs rapportée à ce jour. Le traitement chirurgical ou radiothérapeutique a permis un contrôle tumoral et sécrétoire dans 42 % des cas. Des études à plus long terme sont nécessaires.
The advent of free flaps has made it possible to undertake increasingly complex reconstructive surgeries. Many of the patients have already undergone extensive prior surgery, primary free flap reconstruction and/or cervical irradiation. These treatments strongly impact anatomy and tissue quality. The reconstructive surgeon may be faced with a situation where the choice of recipient vessels is limited; in 7% of cases, no cervical vessels are available at all. For venous anastomosis, branches of the internal and external jugular vein are preferentially used, but may have been ligated or be unusable. Venous congestion is one of the most common causes of failure in these situations. The cephalic vein has been described as an alternative for second anastomosis in first line, but is rarely used for early free-flap salvage. Based on a case study, the technique of cephalic vein transposition is illustrated for early salvage of a double free flap for head-and-neck reconstruction. This technique is simple, reliable and rapid. It should be part of the armamentarium of the head and neck reconstructive surgeon.
Introduction Les Hospices Civils de Lyon (470 000 Résumés d'unité médicale-RUM en 2019, 23 % de codage réalisé par le Département d'information médicale-DIM) sont un CHU multi-sites. En 2020, l'hôpital de la Croix-Rousse était le premier établissement des HCL à recevoir les patients COVID. Pendant cette période, pour décharger les cliniciens, le codage a été majoritairement réalisé par le DIM du site. L'objectif de ce travail était de mesurer l'impact de cette évolution d'organisation sur les indicateurs PMSI suivis au sein de l’établissement. Méthodes L’évolution mensuelle de la proportion de séjours codés par le DIM a été mesurée du 01/01/2020 au 31/08/2021 par Pôle d'activité médicale (PAM), ainsi que la Valeur Moyenne du Cas Traité (VMCT) des séjours d'hospitalisation complète de plus de deux jours et la complexité des groupes homogènes de malades (GHM) en excluant les GHM non segmentés. Résultats Pour le PAM médecine (29 780 RUM en 2019) et médico-chirurgical (27 217 RUM en 2019) respectivement, le pourcentage de séjours codés par le DIM était de 44 %/40 % en janvier 2020 (VMCT=4485€/4959€). Il a atteint 80 %/71 % en avril 2020 (VMCT=5130€/5892€) et est passé à 56 %/50 % en juin 2020 (VMCT=4658€/4598€). Dans les suites, des moyens en Technicien d'information médicale (TIM) ont été mis à disposition. Ce pourcentage a progressivement augmenté pour atteindre 88 %/86 % en août 2021 (VMCT=5065€/6077€). La part de GHM de niveau 4 ou C était respectivement (PAM médecine/PAM médico-chirurgical) de 11 %/8 % en janvier 2020, 17 %/16 % en avril 2020, 11 %/6 % en juin 2020 et 15 %/10 % en août 2021. Le pourcentage de GHM de niveau 1 ou A était de 37 %/61 % en janvier 2020, 26 %/37 % en avril 2020, 44 %/58 % en juin 2020 et 33 %/52 % en août 2021. Discussion/Conclusion Les résultats montrent que la centralisation a eu un impact positif sur la qualité du codage et la valorisation des séjours. Elle est plébiscitée par les cliniciens de l'hôpital de la Croix-Rousse. Des réflexions sont en cours quant à la généralisation de cette organisation aux autres établissements des HCL.
ProNiHN is a prospective, observational and multicenter study of pts with R/M SCCHN treated by nivo after progressing on or after platinum-based therapy. The prior report showed consistent outcomes as compared with the pivotal clinical trials. We report here follow-up (FU) outcomes and QoL data. interim analysis of data from 454 pts who have a minimum FU of 6 months (mo). Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were estimated using Kaplan-Meier method, QoL of pts was measured with Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Head & Neck (FACT-H&N) and EQ-5D visual analytic scale (VAS). Median FU was 20.7 mo (range 5.9 – 32.5). 81.3% of pts were male, median age was 64.3 years (y) and 28% were aged ≥70 y at inclusion. ECOG PS was 0-1 in 71.8%, ≥2 in 19.6% and unknown in 8.6% pts. Principal primary tumor locations were oropharynx (33.5%), oral cavity (28.4%), hypopharynx (14.5%) and larynx (12.3%). Nivo was given 1st line (1L) in 10.8%, 2L in 67%, ≥ 3L in 22.2%. Median OS (mOS) was 9.1 mo (95% CI 7.9 – 10.1) and mPFS 3.2 mo (95% CI 2.9 - 3.7). mOS was consistent in subgroups based on age, line of therapy and HPV status but was longer in pts with ECOG PS 0-1 vs ECOG PS ≥2 (9.2 vs 4.0 mo, p<0.0001) and in metastasis vs locoregional recurrence (p= 0.0012). Overall median duration of treatment was 3.4 mo (95% CI 3.3 – 3.7). Of 390 pts who stopped nivo, 208 (53.3%) received systemic therapy, mOS was 7.2 mo and mPFS 4.4 mo. Treatment-related AEs (TRAEs) occurred in 101 (20.4%), 19 pts presented grade 3/4, 6 pts experienced TRAEs with fatal outcomes including acute respiratory failure (1), general health alteration (1), acute renal failure and hypercalcemia (1), sepsis (1), disease progression (1) and lack of efficacy (1). QoL has been compared for 111 pts between inclusion and mo 6; a majority reported stability/improvement (FACT-H&N total score: 28.6%/23.8%; EQ-5D-VAS: 35.4%/35.4%). Real-world data from ProNiHN shows that nivo is effective in a broad patient population. The safety data collected is consistent with the known safety profile. Half of pts received systemic therapy post nivo. The PRO/QoL remained stable under therapy.
The initial curative standard therapy for LAHNSCC by exclusive CRT or surgery (+/- CRT) have similar results in term of PFS and OS. Indication depends on several factors including regional expertise and anticipated sequela. The role of induction chemotherapy (IC) remains questionable until today. Previous publications suggested that surgery followed by CRT could be relevant for high-risk relapse tumors. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare as first-intent curative treatment CRT to alternative approach (S/IC: surgery and/or IC +/- CRT). 977 patients (pts) evaluable with a LAHNSCC treated for the first time in 1998, 2004 or 2006 were retrospectively analyzed. Pts were distributed according to their first curative treatment: CRT or S/IC. Overall (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) from diagnosis were compared using Kaplan-Meier analyses and adjusted for stage T, stage N and age at diagnosis. Pts and treatments are summarized in the table. With a median follow-up of 3.3 years (95% IC 3.0-3.6), 335 pts died. The estimated median PFS and OS were 4.0 (95% IC 3.2-4.7) and 7.5 (95% IC 3.0-3.6) respectively in the whole population. A statistically significant lower PFS (HR = 1.26; CI95% [1.01-1.59]; p=0.0439) and lower OS (HR = 1.50; CI95% [1.16-1.95]; p=0.0023) were observed with CRT group compared to S/IC group. Weekly and tri-weekly cisplatin received as potentiation of RT were also explored in the subgroup of 346 pts (35%) receiving platin; no difference in PFS or OS were observed but statistical power is weak. This large retrospective study suggests that the standard CRT for LASCCHN could be optimize by adding initial surgery or/and IC. Randomized trails are warranted to conclude.Table: 674PCRT Exclusive (chemo)radiation N=238S/IC surgery and/or induction +/- CRT N=739Median age at diagnosis62.6 (38.0 - 90.8)58.6 (21.6 - 91.7)Stage Missing data I-II III IV15 67 (30%) 49 (22%) 107 (48%)16 254 (35%) 183 (25%) 286 (40%)IC No Yes238 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%)521 (70.5%) 218 (29.5%)Surgery of the primary tumor No Yes238 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%)151 (20.4%) 588 (79.6%)RT No Yes0 (0.0%) 238 (100%)(after IC or surgery) 239 (32.3%) 500 (67.7%)Potentiation of RT Missing data No Yes Whom cisplatin Missing data Weekly Tri-Weekly239 392 (53.1%) 346 (46.9%) 146 76 (38.0%) 124 (62.0%) Open table in a new tab
Les Hospices Civils de Lyon (470 000 Résumés d'unité médicale-RUM en 2019, 23 % de codage réalisé par le Département d'information médicale-DIM) sont un CHU multi-sites. En 2020, l'hôpital de la Croix-Rousse était le premier établissement des HCL à recevoir les patients COVID. Pendant cette période, pour décharger les cliniciens, le codage a été majoritairement réalisé par le DIM du site. L'objectif de ce travail était de mesurer l'impact de cette évolution d'organisation sur les indicateurs PMSI suivis au sein de l’établissement. L’évolution mensuelle de la proportion de séjours codés par le DIM a été mesurée du 01/01/2020 au 31/08/2021 par Pôle d'activité médicale (PAM), ainsi que la Valeur Moyenne du Cas Traité (VMCT) des séjours d'hospitalisation complète de plus de deux jours et la complexité des groupes homogènes de malades (GHM) en excluant les GHM non segmentés. Pour le PAM médecine (29 780 RUM en 2019) et médico-chirurgical (27 217 RUM en 2019) respectivement, le pourcentage de séjours codés par le DIM était de 44 %/40 % en janvier 2020 (VMCT=4485€/4959€). Il a atteint 80 %/71 % en avril 2020 (VMCT=5130€/5892€) et est passé à 56 %/50 % en juin 2020 (VMCT=4658€/4598€). Dans les suites, des moyens en Technicien d'information médicale (TIM) ont été mis à disposition. Ce pourcentage a progressivement augmenté pour atteindre 88 %/86 % en août 2021 (VMCT=5065€/6077€). La part de GHM de niveau 4 ou C était respectivement (PAM médecine/PAM médico-chirurgical) de 11 %/8 % en janvier 2020, 17 %/16 % en avril 2020, 11 %/6 % en juin 2020 et 15 %/10 % en août 2021. Le pourcentage de GHM de niveau 1 ou A était de 37 %/61 % en janvier 2020, 26 %/37 % en avril 2020, 44 %/58 % en juin 2020 et 33 %/52 % en août 2021. Les résultats montrent que la centralisation a eu un impact positif sur la qualité du codage et la valorisation des séjours. Elle est plébiscitée par les cliniciens de l'hôpital de la Croix-Rousse. Des réflexions sont en cours quant à la généralisation de cette organisation aux autres établissements des HCL.