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CT scan (axial view): an infiltrative mass at the left supraglottic area with extension to the left TVC.
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Laryngeal videostroboscopy and computed tomographic (CT) scan were performed demonstrating a huge laryngeal mass at the left posterior part of the tongue spreading to the glottis (Figure 1).
From the neck incision, the larynx is completely and circumferentially released.
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The dissection continued through the space between the trachea and the esophagus, i.e., the inferior tunnel (Figure 2).
Larynx specimen after transoral laser-assisted total laryngectomy (TLM-TL).
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Finally, with the traction of both superior cornu using two forceps, the larynx was completely removed, transorally (Figure 3).